Swiss citizens in Poland, and Polish residents planning a trip to Switzerland, can contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Warsaw.
Contact Details
| Address | Al. Ujazdowskie 27, 00-540 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 628 04 81 |
| warsaw@eda.admin.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Olaf Kjelsen, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Al. Ujazdowskie 27, 00-540 Warsaw.
- Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Swiss Embassy?
The ambassador is Olaf Kjelsen, who presented credentials to the President of Poland on 28 September 2026.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Swiss passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in Poland, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Corpus Christi and All Saints’ Day (1 November) and on Switzerland’s national day (1 August). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Swiss citizens should call the embassy on +48 22 628 04 81. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in Switzerland should contact the Polish embassy or consulate responsible for the country; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists the contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of Switzerland in Poland
Switzerland in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Switzerland (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Switzerland in Warsaw
Where is the Swiss Embassy in Warsaw?
At Al. Ujazdowskie 27, 00-540 Warsaw.
Who is the ambassador of Switzerland to Poland?
Olaf Kjelsen, who presented credentials on 28 September 2026, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Swiss Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Switzerland is 1 August; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No. A valid Polish passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Switzerland (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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