The Consulate General of Spain in Bern is an official consular post of Spain in Switzerland, serving Spanish citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Marienstrasse 12, 3005 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 356 22 20 +41 79 755 75 24 urgence |
| Fax | +41 31 356 22 21 |
| cog.berna@maec.es | |
| Website | www.exteriores.gob.es/consulados/berna |
| Consular district | Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel and Jura |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). On two Saturdays a month (08:30–12:30) by appointment for consular registration and passports. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at Marienstrasse 12, 3005 Bern.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–13:30, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Source: official website.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
Who runs the Spanish consulate general in Bern?
Its consular district covers Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel and Jura.
Which Spanish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Consulate General, Bern (this page) | Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel and Jura |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Vaud, Valais and Geneva |
| Consulate General, Zurich | Zurich, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau and Ticino |
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Spanish passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Spain
Documents checklist
What Spanish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Spanish government information:
Spanish passport (application abroad)
- Registration in the consular register (Registro de Matrícula Consular) of the consulate where you live
- Personal appearance with an appointment – applications cannot be made by post or through agencies
- Your previous passport, even if expired or damaged
- Your DNI, if you have one
- A recent passport photo
- A literal birth certificate (issued for the passport, less than 6 months old) if you have neither DNI nor passport or both expired more than 3 years ago
Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular services: passports (exteriores.gob.es) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Spanish national holiday (12 October). Cantonal holidays can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Spanish citizens should contact the consulate general on +41 31 356 22 20. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. Swiss citizens who need help in Spain contact the Swiss Embassy in Madrid (+34 91 436 39 60).
Diplomatic missions between Spain and Switzerland
Spain in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Spain
- Bern – Consulate General (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General (Vaud, Valais and Geneva)
- Zurich – Consulate General
- Lugano – Honorary Consulate
Switzerland in Spain
- Madrid – Swiss Embassy
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Malaga – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Spain in Bern
What is the address of the Spanish consulate general in Bern?
At Marienstrasse 12, 3005 Bern.
Is the Spanish consulate general in Bern responsible for my canton?
Bern, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel and Jura.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, www.exteriores.gob.es/consulados/berna. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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