The Embassy of Israel in Bern is Israel’s diplomatic mission to Switzerland. Israeli citizens living in Switzerland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 356 35 00 +41 31 356 35 01 |
| Fax | +41 31 356 35 56 |
| ambassador-sec@bern.mfa.gov.il | |
| Website | embassies.gov.il/bern |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram · YouTube |
| Head of Mission | Tibor Shalev Schlosser, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| consular@bern.mfa.gov.il |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Embassy office hours: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00; Friday from 09:00 to 14:00. 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 Israeli Embassy in Bern
The current head of mission is Ambassador Tibor Shalev Schlosser, who presented credentials in August 2025. According to the Swiss diplomatic list, the embassy has 8 accredited staff members. Its defence attaché is resident in Rome.
Which Israeli office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | |
| Consulate, Geneva | Geneva |
Documents checklist
What Israeli citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Israeli government information:
Israeli travel document (passport) abroad
- Missions abroad issue non-biometric passports (biometric passports are issued only in Israel)
- Contact the consular department by e-mail first, quoting your 9-digit Israeli ID number and personal details
- Two recent photos, 5 × 5 cm, on a white background
- Your last Israeli travel document and the signed application form
- In person: first-time applicants, minors, lost/stolen/damaged documents and citizens who have not visited Israel for 10 years – adult renewals can often be sent by post
- Minors: copies of both parents’ passports; parents sign the form before a notary
Sources: Embassy of Israel in the USA – issuance of travel documents (passport), Government of Israel (gov.il) – issue or extend Israeli travel documents abroad (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 Israel
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Israel to this embassy. The FDFA’s travel advice for Israel contains no general warning. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Malaysia (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Monaco (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (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 Israeli national holiday (6 May). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Israel can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Tel Aviv (+972 3 546 44 55); the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Israel and Switzerland
Israel in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Israel (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate (Geneva)
Switzerland in Israel
- Tel Aviv – Swiss Embassy
- Eilat – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Haifa – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Israel in Bern
At what times can I visit the Israeli Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Israel?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Israel; 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 Israel, embassies.gov.il/bern. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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