As Georgia’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Georgia in Bern handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Seftigenstrasse 7, 3007 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 351 58 55 |
| Fax | +41 31 351 58 62 |
| bern.emb@mfa.gov.ge | |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Shota Getsadze, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 351 58 61 |
| bern.con@mfa.gov.ge |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Seftigenstrasse 7, 3007 Bern is the embassy’s address.
About the Georgian Embassy in Bern
Shota Getsadze has served as Georgian ambassador to Switzerland since June 2025. According to the Swiss diplomatic list, the embassy has 7 accredited staff members. Its defence attaché is resident in Berlin.
Documents checklist
What Georgian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Georgian government information:
Georgian biometric passport (application at a consulate)
- Book an appointment and apply in person – photo, fingerprints and signature are taken at the consulate
- A copy of your current identity document (passport or ID card)
- A passport photo (upload it when booking online or bring it on a USB stick)
- If your name changed through marriage or divorce abroad: the apostilled supporting document
- Prepared within about 45 days via a consulate; valid 10 years for adults
- Alternative: citizens abroad can reuse their existing biometric data via the online service of the Public Service Development Agency
Sources: Consulate General of Georgia in New York – biometric passport for adults (mfa.gov.ge), Public Service Development Agency of Georgia – passport (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.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Georgia
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Georgia; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Georgia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: 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), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (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 Georgian national holiday (26 May).
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens who need help in Georgia contact the Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi (+995 322 75 30 01), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Georgia and Switzerland
Georgia in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Georgia (this page)
Switzerland in Georgia
- Tbilisi – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Georgia in Bern
At what times can I visit the Georgian Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Georgia?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Georgia; 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 Georgia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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