The Embassy of Barbados in Geneva is the official point of contact for relations between Barbados and Switzerland, including services for Barbadian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Chemin François-Lehmann 18 A, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 791 85 00 |
| Fax | +41 22 920 98 58 |
| geneva@foreign.gov.bb | |
| Head of Mission | Matthew Anthony Wilson, 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
You will find the embassy at Chemin François-Lehmann 18 A, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
The embassy and its staff
The current head of mission is Ambassador Matthew Anthony Wilson, who presented credentials in October 2023. Like a number of smaller countries, Barbados runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Barbadian passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Barbados
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from Switzerland to Barbados
Swiss travellers should ask the Barbadian embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. There is currently no FDFA advice against travel to Barbados. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Barbadian national holiday (30 November). Religious holidays observed in Barbados may lead to further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Barbadian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 791 85 00. In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Barbados can call the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Barbados and Switzerland
Barbados in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Barbados (this page)
Switzerland in Barbados
- St. Michael – Swiss Honorary Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Barbados in Geneva
Where is the Barbadian Embassy in Geneva?
At Chemin François-Lehmann 18 A, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
Who is the Barbadian ambassador to Switzerland?
Matthew Anthony Wilson, in office since October 2023.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Barbados?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Barbados; check the current travel advice before you go.
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 Barbados. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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