The Embassy of Russia in Bern is the official point of contact for relations between Russia and Switzerland, including services for Russian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Brunnadernrain 37, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 352 05 66 |
| Fax | +41 31 352 55 95 |
| embassy.bern@mid.ru | |
| Website | switzerland.mid.ru/de |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · YouTube |
| Head of Mission | Sergei Garmonin, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino and Jura |
Consular Section
| Address | Brunnadernstrasse 53, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 352 05 67 +41 31 352 04 25 +41 31 301 18 71 |
| consbern@mid.ru |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section works from a different address: Brunnadernstrasse 53, 3006 Bern.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
The embassy and its staff
Ambassador Sergei Garmonin has headed the embassy since January 2017. According to the Swiss diplomatic list, the embassy has 28 accredited staff members. The consular section covers Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino and Jura.
Which Russian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino and Jura |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
Documents checklist
What Russian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Russian government information:
Russian passport for travel abroad (zagranpasport)
- Application form prepared online: zp.midpass.ru (biometric 10-year passport) or passportzu.kdmid.ru (5-year passport)
- Photo 35 × 45 mm attached to the application (one extra photo for the non-biometric passport)
- Your current Russian passport for travel abroad – or a valid internal passport if it has expired, is unusable or was never issued
- If the name has changed: marriage or name-change certificate; foreign documents need an apostille and a notarised Russian translation
- If the old passport was lost: a written statement about the loss
- Most consulates work by appointment only (electronic queue)
Sources: Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry – documents for passports (kdmid.ru) (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 Russia
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 Russia. The FDFA currently advises against all travel to Russia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), Spain (consulate general), Spain (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (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 Russian national holiday (12 June). Religious holidays observed in Russia may lead to further 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. Swiss citizens who need help in Russia contact the Swiss Embassy in Moscow (+7 495 258 38 30), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Russia and Switzerland
Russia in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Russia (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General (Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva)
Switzerland in Russia
- Moscow – Swiss Embassy
- St. Petersburg – Swiss Consulate General
- Novosibirsk – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Russia in Bern
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Russia?
The FDFA currently advises against all travel to Russia; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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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 Russia, switzerland.mid.ru/de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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