Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of Switzerland in Prague, Czech Republic.
Contact Details
| Address | Swiss Embassy in Prague, Pevnostní 588/7, 162 01 Prague 6, Czech Republic |
| Telephone | +420 220 400 611 |
| prague@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/prag |
| Social Media | X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Urs Beat Bucher, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Swiss Consular in Prague, Pevnostní 588/7, 162 01 Prague 6, Czech Republic |
| Telephone | +420 431 795 05 |
| Fax | +420 431 795 0521 |
| vie.rkc@eda.admin.ch |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of the Embassy of Switzerland in Czech Republic. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The map above shows exact the location of the embassy. Plan your route in advance and check local transport options.
Before your visit
- Office hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–12:00 and 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 and 14:00–16:30; Friday 09:00–12:00 and 09:00–13:00, according to the Czech Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (October 2026).
About the Swiss Embassy in Prague
According to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland is represented by Ambassador Urs Beat Bucher (credentials presented 2 October 2024).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Swiss sources:
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 Prague
110 other countries are represented in Prague, among them: Afghanistan (embassy), Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (honorary), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Syria (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (honorary), Uzbekistan (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy). The full list of all 111 missions is on the overview page for Czech Republic.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Czech public holidays. It is usually also closed on Switzerland’s national day (1 August).
Emergency assistance
In the Czech Republic, the emergency number is 112 (police 158, ambulance 155). Czech citizens who need help in Switzerland should contact the Czech embassy accredited to the country; the Czech Foreign Ministry’s travel information lists the responsible mission, and travellers can register their trip in the ministry’s DROZD system.
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Diplomatic List (1 October 2026), Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel information for Switzerland, www.eda.admin.ch/prag. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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