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Embassy of France in Bern

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The French Embassy in Switzerland is a bilateral mission in Bern and promotes French interests in Switzerland. The embassy of France also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of Switzerland. The French Embassy in Bern is headed by Mr Rene Roudaut - Ambassador of France to Switzerland.


Address:

French Embassy in Bern, Switzerland - Schosshaldenstrasse 46 - 3006 Berne - Switzerland

Telephone:

(+41) 31 359 21 11

Fax:

(+41) 31 359 21 91

E-mail:

presse@ambafrance-ch.org

Website:

www.ambafrance-ch.org

Ambassador:

Mr Rene Roudaut - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Mo - Fr 08.30 -12.30 and 14.00 - 17.30

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in Switzerland require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the French embassy in Bern you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for France

For all French visa related matters contact the embassy in Bern before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (www.ambafrance-ch.org) or contact the visa department by telephone (+41) 31 359 21 11 or email presse@ambafrance-ch.org

Consulates of France in Switzerland

Next to the embassy in Bern there could be additional French consulates located in Switzerland.

Please check below for the locations of the French consulates in Switzerland.


French Consulates in Switzerland

Next to the embassy in Bern, France has consulates in the following cities: Basel, Delemont, Geneva, Lucerne, Lugano, Sion and Zurich

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the French Embassy in Bern offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from Switzerland to France as wel as for French citizens in Switzerland. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, French nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.