Embassy of Canada to Switzerland, in Bern
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Switzerland.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
Liechtenstein
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office information
Address
Office closures
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | In lieu of New Year's Day |
| 2023-04-07 | Good Friday |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday |
| 2023-05-18 | Ascension Day |
| 2023-05-29 | Whit Monday |
| 2023-07-03 | In lieu of Canada Day |
| 2023-08-01 | Swiss national Day |
| 2023-09-04 | Labour Day |
| 2023-10-02 | In lieu of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2023-10-09 | Thanksgiving |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2023-12-26 | Boxing Day |
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