The Embassy of Switzerland in Madrid is Switzerland’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Swiss nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Núñez de Balboa, 35A, 7º, 28001 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 436 39 60 |
| madrid.cc@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/spain |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Heinrich Schellenberg, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at C/ Núñez de Balboa, 35A, 7º (28001 Madrid).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Swiss Embassy?
Heinrich Schellenberg heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 12 September 2025 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 6 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office. Switzerland also has career consular offices in Barcelona. Five honorary consulates support Swiss citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Swiss passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Switzerland
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.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from Spain to Switzerland
Spanish citizens can travel to Switzerland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
Swiss nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +34 91 436 39 60. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Switzerland in Spain
Switzerland in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Switzerland (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Switzerland in Madrid
Where is the Swiss Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Núñez de Balboa, 35A, 7º, 28001 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Switzerland to Spain?
Heinrich Schellenberg, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Swiss national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 1 August as the national day of Switzerland; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to Switzerland without a visa?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Is there a Swiss consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Switzerland, www.eda.admin.ch/spain. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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