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In Switzerland
  • Successful launch of consular prevention campaign with Geneva Airport and SBB Transport Police

    The British Embassy in Berne is working with Geneva Airport and Transport Police of SBB, the Swiss Federal Railways to help British travellers keep their passports and belongings safe when travelling in Switzerland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador works for safer ski slopes in Switzerland

    The Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and his team have been working for the safety of British tourists on the Swiss slopes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Berne Consular Section closed

    The British Embassy Berne Consular Section will be closed all day on Thursday 12 February 2015 and during morning on Tuesday 17 February 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • OSCE Ministerial Council, Basel, 4 and 5 December 2014

    Written Statement made by: Minister for Europe, David Lidington on 15 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy Closure 12 December 2014

    The Embassy will be closed all day on Friday 12 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Lidington, Minister for Europe, met President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Burkhalter

    Talks focussed on Swiss-EU relations and on the OSCE, particularly resolving the crisis in Ukraine.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe visits Switzerland

    The British Minister of State for Europe, The Rt Hon David Lidington MP visits Berne from 21-22 October for talks with President Burkhalter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe visits Switzerland

    The British Minister of State for Europe, The Rt Hon David Lidington MP visits Berne from 21-22 October for talks with President Burkhalter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FC Basel v Liverpool Travel Advice

    Travel advice for fans travelling to Basel, Switzerland for the FC BASEL v LIVERPOOL match on 1 October 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to Birth and Death Registrations Overseas

    From 9 June 2014, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the births & deaths of British Citizens overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Passport fees for British nationals overseas reduced by 35%

    The fees for a UK passport for British citizens applying from overseas countries will fall by 35% from next month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Liechtenstein: British Ambassador presents credentials

    On 26 February, British Ambassador David Moran presented credentials to HRH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The new British Ambassador to Switzerland, David Moran, presented his credentials to President Didier Burkhalter.

    On 14 January the new British Ambassador to Switzerland, David Moran, presented his credentials to President Didier Burkhalter at the Bundeshaus in Berne.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • St Gallen vs Swansea City

    Advice for fans travelling to see the St Gallen vs Swansea City match on 12th December 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Basel vs Chelsea

    Advice for fans travelling to Switzerland for Chelsea’s match with Basel on 26th November 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Incorrect Information

    We have been made aware of a webpage containing incorrect information about the British Embassy in Berne

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the launch, governance and membership of the Association.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Berne closed

    The British Embassy in Berne will be closed during the afternoon of 14 August and on 26 August 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to notarial services

    Berne will no longer issue Civil Status Declarations to British Nationals residing in Switzerland and getting married in Switzerland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government