As Monaco’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Monaco in Bern handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Gryphenhübeliweg 7, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 356 28 58 |
| Fax | +41 31 356 28 55 |
| ambassade.en.suisse@diplomatie.gouv.mc | |
| Head of Mission | Carole Henriette Jeanne Lanteri, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Official note (FDFA list): For administrative and consular matters, residents of the cantons of Vaud, Valais and Geneva should contact the Principality of Monaco directly.
The embassy and its staff
Carole Henriette Jeanne Lanteri has served as Monégasque ambassador to Switzerland since January 2013.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section of the embassy is responsible for Monégasque citizens in all of Switzerland. Four honorary consulates (Basel, Bern, Lugano and Zurich) can help with information and some formalities.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Monaco
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Monaco; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Monaco. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Oman (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Panama (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (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 Monégasque national holiday (19 November). Cantonal holidays in Bern can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens in trouble in Monaco should contact the Swiss Embassy in Paris, which also covers Monaco – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Monaco and Switzerland
Monaco in Switzerland
The nearest other Monégasque office is the Honorary Consulate General in Bern, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Bern.
- Bern – Embassy of Monaco (this page)
- Basel (69 km) – Honorary Consulate (Lucerne, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Aargau and Jura)
- Bern (same city) – Honorary Consulate General (Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel)
- Lugano (160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Graubünden and Ticino)
- Zurich (110 km) – Honorary Consulate
Switzerland in Monaco
- No resident Swiss embassy – Monaco is covered by the Swiss Embassy in Paris
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Monaco in Bern
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Monaco?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Monaco; 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 Monaco. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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