The Honorary Consulate General of Switzerland in Bridgetown is an honorary consular post of Switzerland in Haggatt Hall, St. Michael. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Swiss citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Switzerland in Caracas.
Contact Details
| Address | The Goddard Building, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael BB11059, Barbados |
| Telephone | +1 246 227 3045 |
| Fax | +1 246 228 4929 |
| barbados@honrep.ch | |
| Honorary Consul General | Claudio Macchi |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate general. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate general is in Haggatt Hall, in the parish of St. Michael; from the centre of Haggatt Hall, National Heroes Square in Bridgetown is about 4 km away in a straight line, and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) about 10 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate General of Switzerland in Bridgetown
The honorary consul general is Claudio Macchi, according to the Swiss FDFA. The FDFA does not name the consul; the name shown comes from the Barbadian ministry’s list. The FDFA lists the office as the “Consulate General St. Michael”; consular services are handled by the Swiss embassy in Caracas (caracas@eda.admin.ch).
Which Swiss office handles passports and visas?
Consular services for Barbados are provided by the Embassy of Switzerland in Caracas (the Swiss FDFA). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Caracas; the honorary consulate general in Barbados can help with first steps.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Barbados?
No. Switzerland is not among the countries whose nationals need a visa to enter Barbados, according to the Barbadian foreign ministry’s visa list (revised 9 May 2025).
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Switzerland and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Swiss citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Bridgetown
28 other countries are represented in Bridgetown, among them: Argentina (embassy), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Guyana (consulate general), Israel (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy). The full list of all 29 missions is on the overview page for Barbados.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate general is usually closed on public holidays in Barbados (Public Holidays Act) and may also close on public holidays of Switzerland.
Emergency assistance
In Barbados, dial 211 for the police, 511 for an ambulance and 311 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Switzerland in Bridgetown
Can I apply for a Swiss passport or visa at the honorary consulate general?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Switzerland in Caracas.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – Foreign Representatives in Barbados: Honorary Consuls (list checked on 26 October 2026), Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – Swiss representation in Barbados (1 February 2026), Public Holidays Act, Cap. 352 (Laws of Barbados), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Barbados (getting help), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – visa list (revised 9 May 2025).
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