As Greece’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Greece in Bern handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Weltpoststrasse 4, 3015 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 356 14 14 |
| gremb.brn@mfa.gr | |
| Website | www.mfa.gr/bern |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Ekaterini Simopoulou, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Graubünden, Neuchâtel and Jura |
Consular Section
| grcon.brn@mfa.gr |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
About the Greek Embassy in Bern
The current head of mission is Ambassador Ekaterini Simopoulou, who presented credentials in October 2024. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 6 accredited staff. The consular section covers Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Graubünden, Neuchâtel and Jura.
Which Greek office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Graubünden, Neuchâtel and Jura |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Vaud, Valais and Geneva |
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Greek authorities ask for:
Greek passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment with the competent Greek consular authority and submit the documents in person – the passport is issued by the Hellenic Police
- The application form, completed at the consulate
- Your previous passport, if you have one
- Greek police ID card – or a birth certificate from your Greek municipality (can be downloaded via gov.gr)
- Recent photo meeting the technical specifications (ask the consulate which format is accepted now)
- Receipt for the consular fee; men of military age: proof that military obligations are settled
Sources: Hellenic Police – National Passport Centre: instructions, Embassy of Greece in the UK – supporting documents for adult passports (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 Greece
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Greece; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Greece. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: 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), Kuwait (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (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 Greek national holiday (25 March).
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 Greece can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Athens (+30 210 723 03 64); the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Greece and Switzerland
Greece in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Greece (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General (Vaud, Valais and Geneva)
- Lugano (Brè sopra Lugano) – Honorary Consulate (Ticino)
- Zurich – Honorary Consulate General
Switzerland in Greece
- Athens – Swiss Embassy
- Corfu – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Greece in Bern
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Greece?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Greece; 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 Greece, www.mfa.gr/bern. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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