Croatian nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Croatia, can contact the Embassy of Croatia in Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Thunstrasse 45, 3005 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 352 02 75 +41 31 352 02 79 |
| Fax | +41 31 352 03 73 |
| vrhbern@mvep.hr | |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Andrea Bekic, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 352 50 80 |
| crocons.bern@mvep.hr |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Embassy office hours: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30. 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.
The embassy and its staff
The current head of mission is Ambassador Andrea Bekic, who presented credentials in October 2018. According to the Swiss diplomatic list, the embassy has 4 accredited staff members. The consular section covers Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Which Croatian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
| Consulate General, Zurich | Zurich, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau and Thurgau |
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Croatian sources:
Croatian passport (application at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person on the form available at the mission – two fingerprints and your signature are taken
- A biometric photo, 35 × 45 mm, without head covering (religious or medical exceptions)
- Your current passport and/or identity card
- Proof of residence or stay in the mission’s area (e.g. registration certificate)
- For a first passport: proof of Croatian citizenship (domovnica) and a birth register extract less than 6 months old
- Marriages or name changes abroad must first be entered in the Croatian registers; proof of payment of the consular fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return
- Report the loss to the local police and get the police record
- Apply in person at the nearest Croatian mission for a putni list
- It is valid for up to 30 days, for the return to Croatia
Sources: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – passport (mvep.gov.hr), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – travel document (putni list) (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?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Croatia
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Croatia; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Croatia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Cuba (embassy), Czech Republic (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), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (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 Croatian national holiday (30 May).
Emergency assistance
In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Croatia can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Zagreb (+385 1 487 88 00); the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Croatia and Switzerland
Croatia in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Croatia (this page)
- Zurich – Consulate General
Switzerland in Croatia
- Zagreb – Swiss Embassy
- Smoljanci – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Split – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Croatia in Bern
At what times can I visit the Croatian Embassy?
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 12:00; Tuesday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
Does the FDFA warn against travel to Croatia?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Croatia; 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 Croatia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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