It is a pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Embassy of Switzerland. I hope that you will find answers to all your questions about the various departments within this diplomatic mission.

In creating this site, it has been our aim to allow easy access, and to make ourselves available in the language most commonly understood. The site will be a reliable source of constantly updated information and should answer all your most frequently asked questions in a clear and concise way. The Embassy of Switzerland is a service provider; it is our wish to satisfy our clients.

Our website consists of a home page with links to many specialised and well-sourced sites and further web-pages. This enables us to keep our website uncluttered, easy to use, and simple to consult.

As you will be the principal user of our website, we invite your comments and suggestions either for the adding of new details, or with any other useful ideas. Please tell us your wishes by contacting us, preferably by e-mail. I am grateful for any feedback you may wish to provide. It will help us immensely to improve the flow of information destined to help and assist you in your search for whatever you might be looking for.


Christian Mühlethaler
Ambassador of Switzerland