Public holidays

Services and visa

All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bucharest/Romania.

Consular services
Visa and entry to Switzerland

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.

In 2025, the Swiss Cooperation Office doesn't work on these official holidays:

SWISS HOLIDAYS:

DATE	HOLIDAY
02.01.26	Saint Berchtold
03.04.26	Saint Friday
06.04.26	Catholic Easter Monday
14.05.26	Auffahrt
25.05.26	Whit Monday
24.12.26	Christmas Eve
31.12.26	New Year Eve

LOCAL HOLIDAYS:

DATE	HOLIDAY
01.01.26	New Year
07.01.26	Orthodox Christmas
08.01.26	Orthodox Christmas
13.04.26	Orthodox Easter Monday
20.04.26	Commemoration Day
01.05.26	Labour Day
01.06.26	Children`s Day
27.08.26	Independence Day
31.08.26	National Language Day
14.10.26	Chisinau Day
25.12.26	Catholic Christmas