The Embassy of Algeria in Bern represents Algeria in Switzerland. Its consular section serves Algerian citizens in Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel.
Contact Details
| Address | Willadingweg 74, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 350 10 50 |
| Fax | +41 31 350 10 59 |
| ambalg.berne@bluewin.ch | |
| Website | www.ambassade-algerie.ch |
| Head of Mission | Mohamed Lamine Laabas, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Algerian Embassy?
Mohamed Lamine Laabas has served as Algerian ambassador to Switzerland since September 2024. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 7 accredited staff. The consular section covers Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel.
Which Algerian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel |
| Consulate General, Geneva (Bellevue) | Zurich, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Geneva and Jura |
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Algeria
Swiss travellers should ask the Algerian embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. The FDFA’s travel advice for Algeria contains no general warning. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Cameroon (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Algerian national holiday (1 November). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens who need help in Algeria contact the Swiss Embassy in Algiers (+213 21 981 000), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Algeria and Switzerland
Algeria in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Algeria (this page)
- Geneva (Bellevue) – Consulate General
Switzerland in Algeria
- Algiers – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Algeria in Bern
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Algeria?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Algeria; check the current travel advice before you go.
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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 Algeria, www.ambassade-algerie.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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