Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States

Address

Contact

Phone

(202) 745-7900

Email

washington@eda.admin.ch

Email

washington.visa@eda.admin.ch

Website

www.eda.admin.ch/washington ↗

Facebook

www.facebook.com/SwissEmbassyUSA ↗

Instagram

www.instagram.com/swissembassyusa/ ↗

Linkedin

www.linkedin.com/company/embassy-of-switzerland/ ↗

Youtube

www.youtube.com/user/ThinkSwiss ↗

Twitter

x.com/SwissEmbassyUSA ↗

Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• Process passport applications
• Process visa applications
• Notarize certain documents
• Legalization of documents
• Issuing emergency travel documents
• Register marriages, births, and deaths
• Authentication of documents
• Emergency consular assistance
• Civil registration

Visa

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.

• Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
• National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
• Airport transit visa
• Work visa

Holidays observed

• November 26Thanksgiving Day
• December 25Christmas Day
• December 26St. Stephen's Day

Nearby landmarks

• Georgetown Waterfront Park 1.17 miles away
  A riverside park offering stunning views of the Potomac River.
• Dupont Circle 1.59 miles away
  A historic district known for its unique roundabout and vibrant cultural scene.
• The Kennedy Center 1.75 miles away
  A performing arts center hosting world-class theater, opera, and music performances.
• Lincoln Memorial 2.31 miles away
  A national memorial honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
• Washington Union Station 3.74 miles away
  A historic train station offering transportation and dining options.
• Arlington National Cemetery 2.72 miles away
  A historic cemetery and national shrine for U.S. military veterans.
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 20.89 miles away
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 27.89 miles away