The Embassy of Armenia in Bern is Armenia’s diplomatic mission to Switzerland. Armenian citizens living in Switzerland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Kramgasse 55, 1ère étage, 3011 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 320 11 00 |
| Fax | +41 22 320 61 48 |
| armenianmission@armembassy.ch armswissembassy@mfa.am |
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| Website | www.switzerland.mfa.am/en |
| Head of Mission | Hasmik Tolmajyan, 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
Kramgasse 55, 1ère étage, 3011 Bern is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
- Official note (FDFA list): The Armenian Embassy in Switzerland is temporarily closed for renovation. During this period, all requests should be sent by e-mail to armswissembassy@mfa.am.
About the Armenian Embassy in Bern
The current head of mission is Ambassador Hasmik Tolmajyan, who presented credentials in March 2025.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Armenian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Armenia
Documents checklist
What Armenian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Armenian government information:
Renewing an Armenian passport abroad (adults)
- Apply in person at the nearest Armenian embassy or consulate
- Completed application form
- Four identical colour photos, 35 × 45 mm, taken within the last six months
- Your expired passport plus copies of pages 2–5
- Men aged 18–55: military service documents (or deferment/conscription reference)
- Receipt for the consular fee; foreign documents need an apostille and Armenian translation
Sources: Embassy of Armenia to the USA – passport (mfa.am) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Armenia
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Armenia to this embassy. Important: the FDFA advises against travel to certain regions of Armenia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Armenian national holiday (21 September). Cantonal holidays in Bern can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Armenian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 320 11 00. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Swiss authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Armenia contact the Swiss Embassy in Yerevan (+374 10 52 98 60), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Armenia and Switzerland
Armenia in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Armenia (this page)
Switzerland in Armenia
- Yerevan – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Armenia in Bern
Where is the Armenian Embassy in Bern?
At Kramgasse 55, 1ère étage, 3011 Bern.
Who heads the Armenian Embassy in Bern?
Hasmik Tolmajyan, in office since March 2025.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Armenia?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Armenia; 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 Armenia, www.switzerland.mfa.am/en. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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