Diplomatic representation of Switzerland in Canada
Swiss Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa represents Switzerland in its diplomatic relations with Canada. Consular services for residents of Canada are provided by the Swiss Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
Contact details
Contact the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Switzerland is located on Marlborough Avenue in Ottawa.
No consular district: The Embassy in Ottawa does not handle regular consular matters for residents of Canada. Consular services are provided by the Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver according to the applicant’s province or territory.
Embassy location
Where is the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Switzerland is located at 5 Marlborough Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 5 Marlborough Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 8E6, Canada.
About the mission
About the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa is Switzerland’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy is responsible for Switzerland’s diplomatic relations with Canada and also represents Switzerland diplomatically in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Its work includes bilateral political relations and the promotion of Swiss interests and cooperation with Canada.
Unlike many embassies in Ottawa, the Swiss Embassy does not have its own consular district. Regular consular services for people residing in Canada are handled by Switzerland’s Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
Consular responsibilities
Swiss Consular Services in Canada
Regular Swiss consular services are not provided by the Embassy in Ottawa.
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs states that all consular matters for Canada fall within the responsibility of the Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver.
Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General in Montreal provides full consular services for residents within its assigned Canadian consular district.
Services can include Swiss passports and identity cards, civil-status matters, registration of Swiss citizens abroad and other eligible consular procedures.
Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General in Vancouver provides full consular services for residents within its assigned Canadian consular district.
Services can include Swiss passports and identity cards, civil-status matters, registration and other services for Swiss citizens abroad.
Use the correct Consulate General: The responsible Swiss Consulate General depends on your province or territory of residence. Check Switzerland’s official representation directory before submitting a consular application.
Travel to Switzerland
Switzerland Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian citizens currently benefit from visa-free travel to Switzerland for qualifying short stays.
Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter Switzerland and the Schengen area for a short stay of less than 90 days.
Switzerland applies the Schengen short-stay rules. Visa-exempt travellers can generally remain within the Schengen area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Longer stays, employment, study and other activities can require the appropriate Swiss authorization or national visa.
Foreign residents of Canada whose nationality requires a visa should use the Swiss representation responsible for their place of residence and the applicable visa procedure.
Canadian travellers: A visa is currently not required for qualifying short stays in Switzerland. Entry requirements can change, so verify the latest Swiss and Schengen requirements before departure.
Visitor information
Before You Contact the Embassy
Determine whether your enquiry concerns diplomatic matters or a consular service before contacting the Embassy in Ottawa.
Consular services are elsewhere
Passport, identity-card, civil-status and other regular consular matters for residents of Canada are handled by the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
Check your province or territory
Your place of residence determines which Swiss Consulate General is responsible for your consular application.
Use the Embassy for diplomatic matters
The Ottawa Embassy represents Switzerland in its diplomatic relations with Canada but does not maintain a Canadian consular district.
Frequently asked questions
Swiss Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Switzerland is located at 5 Marlborough Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 8E6, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Swiss Embassy?
The Embassy can be reached at +1 613 235 1837.
Does the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa provide consular services?
The Embassy does not have a consular district. Regular consular matters for residents of Canada are handled by the Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver.
Can I apply for a Swiss passport at the Embassy in Ottawa?
Regular passport services for residents of Canada are handled through the responsible Swiss Consulate General rather than the Embassy in Ottawa. Check whether Montreal or Vancouver is responsible for your province or territory.
Where do Swiss citizens in Canada obtain consular services?
All regular consular matters in Canada fall within the responsibility of the Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver. The responsible office depends on the applicant’s province or territory of residence.
Does the Embassy represent Switzerland throughout Canada?
Yes. The Embassy in Ottawa is responsible for Switzerland’s diplomatic relations with Canada. This diplomatic responsibility is separate from the consular districts administered by the Consulates General.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Canadian citizens currently do not require a visa for qualifying short stays in Switzerland and the Schengen area of less than 90 days. The standard 90-days-within-180-days Schengen limit applies.
Official information
Sources
Official Swiss and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular arrangements on this page.