Swiss representation in Canada
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg
Contact details, location and practical consular information for the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Contact details
Contact the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg
The Consulate of Switzerland in Winnipeg is headed by Honorary Consul Matthew “Matt” Erhard.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3K6
Canada
Formal consular matters: The Swiss authorities state that the Winnipeg office is within the consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal and that all formal correspondence should be sent to Montreal.
Location
Where is the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg?
The Honorary Consulate is located at 201 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg.
About the consulate
About the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg
Switzerland maintains an Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg as part of its network of representations in Canada.
The office provides a local Swiss presence in Manitoba and complements the work of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, which is the responsible career consular mission for Manitoba.
Local assistance
Assistance from the Honorary Consulate
The Winnipeg office is an honorary representation and does not replace the full-service Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal.
Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens can contact the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate for local guidance and information about the appropriate Swiss authority for their request.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul supports Switzerland’s local presence and acts as a liaison with community, institutional and other contacts in Manitoba.
Formal consular matters
Passports, identity documents, civil-status matters, registration, citizenship and other formal consular procedures are handled by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal.
Send formal applications to Montreal: Switzerland expressly directs consular correspondence for Winnipeg to the Consulate General in Montreal.
Consular responsibility
Which Swiss mission handles consular services for Manitoba?
Manitoba falls within the consular district of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal.
The Montreal Consulate General’s district includes Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut, as well as the Bahamas.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting
Contact the office first
Current public opening hours are not published for the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate. Contact the office before travelling.
Confirm the service
Ask whether your enquiry can be assisted with locally or whether it must be handled directly by the Consulate General in Montreal.
Use the correct career mission
Formal Swiss consular correspondence and applications for Manitoba should be directed to the Consulate General in Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg FAQ
Is there a Swiss consulate in Winnipeg?
Yes. Switzerland maintains an Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Winnipeg?
Matthew “Matt” Erhard is the current Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Winnipeg.
Where is the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Winnipeg?
The consulate is located at 201 Portage Avenue, 18th Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6.
What is the phone number of the Swiss Honorary Consulate?
The Manitoba Protocol Office currently lists +1 204 957 5500 for the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate.
Can I apply for a Swiss passport in Winnipeg?
Formal passport and identity-document services are handled by the responsible Swiss career representation. For Manitoba, this is the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal.
Which Swiss Consulate General is responsible for Manitoba?
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal is responsible for consular services in Manitoba.
What are the opening hours?
Current public opening hours are not published for the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate. Contact the office before visiting.