Bangladeshi nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Bangladesh, can contact the Embassy of Bangladesh in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Lausanne 65, 3ème étage, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 906 80 20 |
| Fax | +41 22 738 46 16 |
| permanentmission.geneva@mofa.gov.bd | |
| Website | www.genevamission.mofa.gov.bd |
| Head of Mission | Nahida Sobhan, 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
Visitors go to Rue de Lausanne 65, 3ème étage in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Bangladeshi Embassy?
Nahida Sobhan has served as Bangladeshi ambassador to Switzerland since January 2026. Bangladesh’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Bangladeshi passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Bangladesh
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Bangladeshi sources:
Bangladesh e-passport (application abroad)
- Apply online on the e-passport portal (epassport.gov.bd) and print the confirmation page showing “Application Submitted”
- Book an appointment and attend in person for biometric enrolment (fingerprints, iris scan, photo, signature)
- Bangladeshi national ID card (NID) or a 17-digit online birth registration certificate (English version) – foreign or handwritten birth certificates are not accepted
- Proof of legal status in Switzerland (residence permit)
- Reissue: your current passport; lost passport: a police report (GD) with the passport number
- The passport is printed in Dhaka – processing can take several weeks
Sources: Embassy of Bangladesh in Berlin – passport application and appointment (mofa.gov.bd), High Commission of Bangladesh in Canberra – e-passport (mofa.gov.bd) (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?
Plan ahead: processing times for documents vary.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Bangladesh; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Bangladesh. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Bangladeshi national holiday (26 March). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bangladeshi citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 906 80 20. 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 Bangladesh, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka (+880 255 051 601) and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Bangladesh and Switzerland
Bangladesh in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Bangladesh (this page)
Switzerland in Bangladesh
- Dhaka – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bangladesh in Geneva
Where is the Bangladeshi Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Lausanne 65, 3ème étage, 1202 Geneva.
Who is the Bangladeshi ambassador to Switzerland?
Nahida Sobhan, in office since January 2026.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Bangladesh?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Bangladesh; 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 Bangladesh, www.genevamission.mofa.gov.bd. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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