Moldovan nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Moldova, can contact the Embassy of Moldova in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 733 91 03 |
| Fax | +41 22 733 91 04 |
| geneva@mfa.gov.md | |
| Website | geneva.mfa.gov.md/ro |
| Head of Mission | Vladimir Cuc, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 22 733 91 03 +41 22 733 91 05 |
| consul.geneva@mfa.gov.md geneva@mfa.gov.md |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue de France 23 in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Moldovan Embassy?
Ambassador Vladimir Cuc has headed the embassy since June 2024. Unusually for an embassy, it is located in Geneva – the city that also hosts the UN’s European headquarters – rather than in Bern. The consular section covers Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section of the embassy is responsible for Moldovan citizens in Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura. One honorary consulate (Zurich) can help with information and some formalities.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Moldovan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Moldovan sources:
Moldovan passport (application abroad)
- Embassies and consulates accept the application and send it to the Public Services Agency, which produces the passport
- Book an appointment online and apply in person; the photo is usually taken at the mission
- Your Moldovan ID card (not required for holders of a passport with an “authorised emigration” stamp)
- All your current and expired passports, and civil status records (birth, marriage or divorce certificates)
- Proof of payment of the consular fee (payment methods vary by mission)
- Lost, damaged or expired passport and urgent return: an emergency travel document valid only for the return to Moldova
Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the UK – passports (mfa.gov.md), Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the UK – emergency travel document (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?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Moldova; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Moldova. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Moldovan national holiday (27 August). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Moldovan citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 733 91 03. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Swiss authorities. Swiss citizens in trouble in Moldova should contact the Swiss Embassy in Kyiv, which also covers Moldova – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Moldova and Switzerland
Moldova in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Moldova (this page)
- Zurich – Honorary Consulate (Zurich)
Switzerland in Moldova
- Chisinau – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Moldova in Geneva
Where is the Moldovan Embassy in Geneva?
At Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva.
Who heads the Moldovan Embassy in Geneva?
Vladimir Cuc, in office since June 2024.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Moldova?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Moldova; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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 Moldova, geneva.mfa.gov.md/ro. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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