The Consular Agency of the United States in Geneva is not a full consulate: honorary consul Cheryl Ann Overcash acts as a link between the United States and Vaud, Neuchâtel and Geneva, while the US Embassy in Bern issues passports and visas.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue François-Versonnex 7, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 357 70 11 |
| BernACS@state.gov | |
| Head of Mission | Cheryl Ann Overcash, Consular Agent |
| Consular district | Vaud, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rue François-Versonnex 7, 1207 Geneva.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Geneva do?
Honorary consul Cheryl Ann Overcash (in office since 2018) represents the United States in Vaud, Neuchâtel and Geneva. Meetings are by appointment only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +41 31 357 70 11 and e-mail BernACS@state.gov.
Which US office issues passports and visas?
The honorary consulate can pass on information, but binding consular acts are the responsibility of the consular section of the US Embassy in Bern (Sulgeneckstrasse 19, 3007 Bern).
US missions in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of the United States
- Geneva – Consular Agency (Vaud, Neuchâtel and Geneva) (this page)
- Zurich – Consular Agency
Frequently asked questions about the Consular Agency of the United States in Geneva
Where do I renew my US passport if I live near Geneva?
The consular section of the US Embassy in Bern (Sulgeneckstrasse 19, 3007 Bern) handles US passports; the honorary consulate does not issue them.
How do I contact the US honorary consulate in Geneva?
By phone on +41 31 357 70 11 or by e-mail to bernacs@state.gov.
Is the honorary consulate in Geneva responsible for my canton?
It covers Vaud, Neuchâtel and Geneva.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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