The Embassy of Italy in Bern is the official point of contact for relations between Italy and Switzerland, including services for Italian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Elfenstrasse 14, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 350 07 77 |
| berna.ambasciata@esteri.it | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Consular district | Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel |
Consular Section
| Address | Willadingweg 23, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 390 10 11 |
| berna.consolare@esteri.it |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Consular matters are handled at Willadingweg 23, 3006 Bern.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Italian Embassy?
12 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FDFA for this embassy. Its defence attaché is resident in Paris. The consular section covers Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel.
Which Italian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel |
| Consulate, Basel | Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Aargau and Jura |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Vaud, Valais and Geneva |
| Consulate General, Lugano | Ticino |
| Consulate General, Zurich | Zurich, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden and Thurgau |
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Italian authorities ask for:
Italian passport (application abroad)
- Registration in AIRE (registry of Italians resident abroad), with your current address, at the consulate for your area
- Book an appointment in the Prenot@mi system (adults and minors aged 12 or over) and apply in person – fingerprints are taken
- A recent colour photo, 35 × 40 mm, front-facing on a light background, taken within the last six months
- Your expired or expiring passport as proof of identity
- Passports are not renewed – a new passport is issued (valid 10 years for adults)
- Fee: about €116 (e.g. €116.20 at the Consulate General in Paris since 1 December 2025), often payable in local currency
Sources: Italian Consulate General in Paris – passports (esteri.it), Italian Embassy in Tunis – passports and documents (esteri.it) (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 Italy
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Italy. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Italy. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: 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), Netherlands (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 Italian national holiday (2 June). Cantonal holidays in Bern can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens who need help in Italy contact the Swiss Embassy in Rome (+39 06 809 571), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Italy and Switzerland
Italy in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Italy (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General (Vaud, Valais and Geneva)
- Lugano – Consulate General (Ticino)
- Zurich – Consulate General
- Basel – Consulate (Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Aargau and Jura)
- St. Gallen – Honorary Consulate
Switzerland in Italy
- Rome – Swiss Embassy
- Milan – Swiss Consulate General
- Bari – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Bergamo – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Catania – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Italy in Bern
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Italy?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Italy; 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 Italy, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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