The Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland is at Schlösslistrasse 26, CH-3008 Bern (tel. +41 31 388 7872 / 75, email vietsuisse@bluewin.ch). Vietnam also has a Permanent Mission in Geneva, which mainly works with international organisations. The embassy handles passports, civil status, citizenship, document legalisation and assistance for Vietnamese citizens, plus visas for foreigners. On the Vietnam side, Info Travel helps with e-visas, visa approval letters, legalisation and certified translation – message us on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland: contact details
The details below come from the directory of Vietnamese missions abroad on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (checked October 2026). Phone numbers are shown in international format.
| Item | Embassy of Vietnam in Bern |
|---|---|
| Address | Schlösslistrasse 26, CH-3008 Bern, Switzerland |
| Phone | +41 31 388 7872 / 75 |
| Fax | Not published – see the official website |
| vietsuisse@bluewin.ch / vietnamembassy@bluewin.ch | |
| Website | vnembassy-bern.mofa.gov.vn |
The embassy in Bern is also accredited to Liechtenstein. Opening hours and appointment rules can change, so check the official website or the missions list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal before you go.
Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva
The Geneva office represents Vietnam at the United Nations and other international organisations based there. For routine consular matters (passports, visas, legalisation), contact the embassy in Bern first, or ask the Mission whether it can accept your case.
| Item | Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva |
|---|---|
| Address | 30, Chemin des Corbillettes, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, Genève |
| Phone | +41 22 799 1400 |
| Fax | +41 22 798 0724 |
| geneva@mofa.gov.vn | |
| Website | vnmission-geneva.mofa.gov.vn |
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein:
- New and replacement passports; travel documents if a passport is lost.
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, and recording events registered locally.
- Citizenship matters: renunciation, restoration, confirmation of Vietnamese nationality.
- Certification, consular legalisation, notarisation and attestation of documents.
- Assistance to citizens in difficulty.
For foreigners: most travellers now apply for an e-visa online at the official site evisa.gov.vn and never need to visit the embassy. Visas stamped at the embassy are mostly for diplomatic or official passport holders, or for applicants who already hold an approval letter from Vietnam’s Immigration Department.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Swiss citizens get a unilateral visa exemption of 45 days for tourism, valid from 15/8/2025 to 14/8/2028, according to our Vietnam visa exemption list. For longer stays, work or business you need an e-visa (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry; government fee USD 25 / USD 50) or another suitable visa. See Vietnam visa for Swiss citizens for details.
Legalising Swiss documents for use in Vietnam
Degrees, criminal record certificates (needed for work permits), birth certificates and certificates of marital status issued in Switzerland used to require certification by the competent Swiss authority followed by consular legalisation at the Vietnamese embassy in Bern.
From 11 September 2026 the Apostille Convention applies to Vietnam (implemented by Decree 293/2026/ND-CP). According to the Hague Conference (HCCH) status table, Switzerland is a party and is not among the states that objected to Vietnam’s accession, so Swiss public documents with an apostille should in principle no longer need consular legalisation. As the rule is new, confirm with the receiving authority in Vietnam. A certified Vietnamese translation is still required.
See our consular legalisation service and Vietnam work permit service.
How Info Travel can help
- Visa approval letters for collecting a visa at an embassy or on arrival at the airport.
- Vietnam e-visa applications, including urgent cases.
- Legalisation and certified translation of documents in Vietnam.
- Visa extensions and temporary residence cards for foreigners already in Vietnam.
Service fees depend on each case; we send an exact quote via WhatsApp.
FAQ
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The Ministry’s directory does not list opening hours. Please check the official website or call before visiting.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular procedures may require an appointment or submission by post. Contact the embassy by email or phone for instructions.
Should I apply at the embassy or online?
Swiss tourists staying under 45 days usually need no visa. For longer stays an e-visa is the quickest option; embassy visas are mainly for diplomatic or official passports or approval-letter cases.
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