The Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Lugano is a volunteer-run office led by honorary consul Anna Margherita Maffeis. It assists Philippine citizens in Ticino; passport and visa applications go to the Philippine Embassy in Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Cortivallo 3 A, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 91 922 95 18 |
| margherita.maffeis@maffeisnetwork.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Anna Margherita Maffeis, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Ticino |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Cortivallo 3 A, 6900 Lugano.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lugano do?
Honorary consul Anna Margherita Maffeis (in office since 2018) represents the Philippines in Ticino. There are no fixed public hours, so arrange a meeting first. Contact details: call +41 91 922 95 18 and e-mail margherita.maffeis@maffeisnetwork.ch – replies may take a few days.
Which Philippine office issues passports and visas?
The consular section of the Philippine Embassy in Bern (Kirchenfeldstrasse 73-75, 3005 Bern) is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Philippine missions in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of the Philippines
- Geneva – Consulate General (Vaud and Geneva)
- Lugano – Honorary Consulate (Ticino) (this page)
- Zurich – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Lugano
Where do I renew my Philippine passport if I live near Lugano?
Not here – Philippine passports are issued through the consular section of the Philippine Embassy in Bern (Kirchenfeldstrasse 73-75, 3005 Bern).
How do I contact the Philippine honorary consulate in Lugano?
By phone on +41 91 922 95 18 or by e-mail to margherita.maffeis@maffeisnetwork.ch.
Is the honorary consulate in Lugano responsible for my canton?
It covers Ticino.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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