The Embassy of Türkiye in Bern is Türkiye’s diplomatic mission to Switzerland. Turkish citizens living in Switzerland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Lombachweg 33, 3000 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 359 70 70 +41 31 359 70 89 |
| Fax | +41 31 352 88 19 |
| botschaft.bern@mfa.gov.tr | |
| Website | bern-be.mfa.gov.tr/Mission |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Sebnem Incesu, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Ticino, Jura Conseiller économique and commercial |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 359 70 70 +41 31 351 43 75 |
| bern@ticaret.gov.tr |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Turkish Embassy?
Sebnem Incesu has served as Turkish ambassador to Switzerland since January 2025. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 17 accredited staff. The consular section covers Bern, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Ticino, Jura Conseiller économique and commercial.
Which Turkish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | Bern, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Ticino, Jura Conseiller économique and commercial |
| Consulate General, Geneva | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
| Consulate General, Zurich | Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz, Glarus, Zug, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau and Thurgau |
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:
New ordinary passport (adults)
- Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
- Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
- All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
- One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
- The application form is prepared at the consulate
- Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time
Temporary passport (emergency travel)
- Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
- Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
- If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
- One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
- Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
- No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport
Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Türkiye; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Türkiye. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Turkish national holiday (29 October).
Emergency assistance
In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Türkiye contact the Swiss Embassy in Ankara (+90 312 457 31 00), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Türkiye and Switzerland
Türkiye in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Türkiye (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General (Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva)
- Zurich – Consulate General
Switzerland in Türkiye
- Ankara – Swiss Embassy
- Istanbul – Swiss Consulate General
- Antalya – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Gaziantep – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Izmir – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Mersin – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Türkiye in Bern
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Türkiye?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Türkiye; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Türkiye, bern-be.mfa.gov.tr/Mission. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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