The Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Hamburg is run by honorary consul Michael Eggenschwiler and is a local point of contact for Swiss citizens and for business and cultural links in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Passports and visas are handled by the Swiss Embassy in Berlin.
Contact Details
| Address | Domstraße 17, 20095 Hamburg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 40 3347 58041 |
| Fax | +49 40 50 75 29 90 |
| hamburg@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Michael Eggenschwiler, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment only. Please call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Domstraße 17 in Hamburg’s city centre.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Hamburg do?
Honorary consul Michael Eggenschwiler represents Switzerland in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Meetings are by appointment.
Which Swiss office issues passports and visas?
For passports, ID cards, civil status matters and registration as a Swiss abroad, contact the Swiss Embassy in Berlin. Many matters can be handled by e-mail or post.
Swiss missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Switzerland
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria)
- Stuttgart – Consulate General (Baden-Württemberg)
- Dresden – Honorary Consulate (Saxony)
- Düsseldorf – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Gutach im Breisgau – Honorary Consulate
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein) (this page)
- Nuremberg – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Hamburg
Where do I renew my Swiss passport if I live near Hamburg?
No. Book an appointment at the responsible career mission.
Which states does the Swiss honorary consul in Hamburg cover?
Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Swiss representations in Germany (FDFA), German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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