About British Embassy Berne
Thunstrasse 50
3005 Berne
Switzerland
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to:
https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/switzerland/british-embassy-berne
Consular enquiries
Consular enquiries and enquiries regarding your personal situation as a UK national living in Switzerland after EU exit should be submitted via our contact form. Please note that visa questions will not be answered. Find more information on visa & immigration here.
Notarial services
Notarial services are by appointment only. See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad.
Public holidays 2026
The British Embassy will be closed to the public on the following days in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 02 January | Friday | St Berchtold’s Day |
| 03 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 06 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 01 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 14 May | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 25 May | Monday | Whit Monday & Spring Bank Holiday |
| 03 August | Monday | Swiss National Day (in lieu) |
| 31 August | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 23 November | Monday | Onion Market (Zibelemärit) |
| 24 December | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December | Monday | Boxing Day (in lieu) |