The Embassy of Switzerland in Bucharest represents Switzerland in Romania and serves Swiss citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 16-20, Sector 1, 010626 Bucharest, Romania |
| Telephone | +40 21 206 1600 |
| bucharest@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/bucarest |
| Head of Mission | Massimo Baggi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August (Swiss National Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: public hours (or by appointment), according to the list of the diplomatic corps accredited in Romania published by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–12:30 and 13:00–17:00; Friday 08:00–14:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Swiss Embassy in Bucharest
The ambassador is Massimo Baggi; accreditation dated 12 October 2023.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Swiss authorities ask for:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (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.
Other consulates and embassies in Bucharest
97 other countries are represented in Bucharest, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (honorary), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Syria (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Turkmenistan (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (honorary). The full list of all 98 missions is on the overview page for Romania.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Romania – New Year (1 and 2 January), Epiphany (6 January), the Feast of St John the Baptist (7 January), the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities (24 January), Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Children’s Day (1 June), Orthodox Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, the Dormition of the Mother of God (15 August), St Andrew’s Day (30 November), Romania’s National Day (1 December) and Christmas (25 and 26 December). Easter and Whitsun follow the Orthodox calendar (in 2027: Good Friday 30 April, Easter Monday 3 May, Whit Monday 21 June). It is usually also closed on Switzerland’s national day (1 August).
Emergency assistance
In Romania, call 112 for any emergency – police, ambulance or fire service. Romanian citizens who need help in Switzerland can contact the Romanian embassy accredited to the country or the Consular Department of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (information line +40 21 431 15 81).
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Details checked on 16 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania – List of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Romania (October 2026), www.eda.admin.ch/bucarest. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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