As Colombia’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Colombia in Bern handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Zieglerstrasse 29, 3007 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 350 14 00 |
| Fax | +41 31 350 14 09 |
| esuiza@cancilleria.gov.co | |
| Website | suiza.embajada.gov.co |
| Head of Mission | Francisco Javier Echeverri Lara, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 350 14 05 |
| cberna@cancilleria.gov.co |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Embassy office hours: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 13:00. Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
About the Colombian Embassy in Bern
Francisco Javier Echeverri Lara has served as Colombian ambassador to Switzerland since November 2022. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 4 accredited staff.
Documents checklist
What Colombian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Colombian government information:
Colombian passport (application abroad)
- Abroad, only Colombian consulates issue passports – the application and the collection are in person
- Original cédula de ciudadanía (or the original contraseña receipt if you do not have the card yet)
- To collect the passport: original Colombian ID and the payment receipt
- Ordinary passports are valid for 10 years; processing at consulates takes about 8 working days
- Minors: accompanied by a parent or legal representative with their cédula; a third party needs a special power of attorney from both parents (apostilled and translated into Spanish if made abroad)
Sources: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passports, Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requirements (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.
Travelling from Switzerland to Colombia
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Colombia; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Colombia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (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 Colombian national holiday (20 July).
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens in trouble in Colombia should contact the Swiss Embassy in Bogotá (+57 601 489 87 80) – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Colombia and Switzerland
Colombia in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Colombia (this page)
Switzerland in Colombia
- Bogotá – Swiss Embassy
- Cali – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Cartagena – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Medellin – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Colombia in Bern
At what times can I visit the Colombian Embassy?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 to 13:00; Wednesday from 08:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Colombia?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Colombia; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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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 Colombia, suiza.embajada.gov.co. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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