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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.

Child abduction

Steps to take if your child is abducted in Canada or 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.

Death abroad

Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.

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

Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, CH-3005 Bern, Switzerland

Our representative

Patrick Wittmann, Ambassador of Canada to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Patrick Wittmann
Ambassador of Canada to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Office closures

These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.

Date Holiday
2024-01-01 New Year’s Day
2024-01-02 Berchtold Day
2024-03-29 Good Friday
2024-04-01 Easter Monday
2024-05-20 Victoria Day
2024-06-14 Office closure
2024-06-17 Office closure
2024-07-01 Canada Day
2024-08-01 Swiss National Day
2024-09-02 Labour Day
2024-09-30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-10-14 Thanksgiving
2024-12-25 Christmas Day
2024-12-26 Boxing Day
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