The Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Gothenburg is a local point of contact for Swiss citizens and for business and cultural links with Switzerland.
Contact Details
| Address | Falkenbergsgatan 3, 412 85 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 426 81 61 |
| goteborg@honrep.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Leon Nilsson, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Västra Götaland County |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Falkenbergsgatan 3, 412 85 Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
The honorary consul in Gothenburg is a volunteer representative of Switzerland, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Leon Nilsson. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2023. Its area of responsibility, as given in the Swedish list, is Västra Götaland County. Meetings are arranged individually, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 70 426 81 61 and e-mail goteborg@honrep.ch.
Gothenburg lies in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which Swiss office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Swiss Embassy in Stockholm.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Swedish public holidays. The Swiss national day, 1 August, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Switzerland in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Switzerland
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Gothenburg office
Where do I renew my Swiss passport if I live near Gothenburg?
For a new Swiss passport, contact the Swiss Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Gothenburg honorary office of Switzerland?
By phone on +46 70 426 81 61 or by e-mail to goteborg@honrep.ch.
Who runs the Swiss honorary office in Gothenburg?
Leon Nilsson, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Switzerland with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Leon Nilsson been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2023, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Switzerland (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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