Embassy of Switzerland in Greece

Services and visa

All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Athens. Information can be found on the websites concerned:

Greece
Cyprus

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Dossier: Vivre et Travailler dans L'EU/L'AELE (PDF, 2.3 MB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in der EU/EFTA
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare nell' UE/AELS

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.

The tasks of the embassy

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the local authorities:

National Organisation for Public Health of the Hellenic Republic (Greek only)

and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO.

On state level, the Federal Office of Public Health of Switzerland FOPH informs in regards to the Novel Coronavirus and publishes travel advice accordingly.

The Travel Advice FDFA (in German, French and Italian) offers travelers basic information for travel preparation by informing on possible risks and certain precautions. They are to be considered as a complementary source of information.

For urgent requests, kindly contact the FDFA Helpline (Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33) or contact your representation directly.

Coronavirus Updates

Keep yourself informed on the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic by reading the Embassy's Coronavirus Updates:

Coronavirus Update N° 1 (16.03.2020)
Coronavirus Update N° 2 (19.03.2020)
Press Release: Swiss travellers to register on "Travel Admin App" (19.03.2020)
Refusal of entry, free movement of persons and suspension of visas (25.03.2020)

The Embassy remains in operation and is open to the public from Monday to Friday: 10:00-12:00. Following the decree issued by the Greek Government on 11 March 2020, activities for the public will be restricted.

Please request therefore an appointment by email (athens@eda.admin.ch) or phone (+30 210 7230 364/6.) prior to your visit at the Embassy.

Services and visa

All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Athens. Information can be found on the websites concerned:

Greece – Services
Griechenland – Visa

Cyprus