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
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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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Exceptional closure |
| 2026-11-24 | Exceptional closure |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Instead of Boxing Day |
| 2027-01-01 | New Year |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension |
| 2027-05-17 | Whit Monday |
| 2027-07-05 | In Lieu of Canada Day |
| 2027-08-02 | Civic holiday |
| 2027-09-06 | Labour Day |
| 2027-10-11 | Thanksgiving |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day |
| 2027-12-27 | In lieu of Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-28 | In lieu of Boxing Day |
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