The Embassy of Somalia in Geneva represents Somalia in Switzerland. Its consular section serves Somali citizens throughout Switzerland.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Monthoux 64, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 731 54 50 |
| Fax | +41 22 731 84 12 |
| genevamission@mfa.gov.so | |
| Head of Mission | Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Rue de Monthoux 64 in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Somali Embassy?
The current head of mission is Ambassador Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, who presented credentials in January 2025. Somalia’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Somali passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Somalia
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Somalia
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Somalia to this embassy. The FDFA currently advises against all travel to Somalia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Somali national holiday (21 October). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Somali citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 731 54 50. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. For Swiss travellers in Somalia, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi, which also covers Somalia and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Somalia and Switzerland
Somalia in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Somalia (this page)
Switzerland in Somalia
- No resident Swiss embassy – Somalia is covered by the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Somalia in Geneva
Where is the Somali Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Monthoux 64, 1201 Geneva.
Who is the Somali ambassador to Switzerland?
Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, in office since January 2025.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Somalia?
The FDFA currently advises against all travel to Somalia; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Somalia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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