COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN Event: Swiss authorities are…
COVID-19 – FAQ
International commercial flight options currently exist in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as…
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options…
Ambassador McMullen Addresses American Citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Ambassador McMullen addresses effect of Global Level 4 Health Advisory for Americans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein U.S. Embassy Bern March 20, 2020 Good afternoon,…
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program – STEP
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with…
Easter Holiday
The U.S. Embassy Bern wishes everybody a restful Easter holiday. From Good Friday, until Easter Monday, American citizens can reach us in the case of…
Digital Support from SelectUSA
SelectUSA’s global network of experienced investment specialists remains hard at work helping their clients develop international business plans. Specialists are relying significantly on emails, conference…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 20, 2020)
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 20, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: On March 19,…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 16, 2020)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 16, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Lichtenstein Event: Effective March 16, 2020, U.S. Embassy Bern has suspended routine consular…
Warning – Avoid Nonessential Travel – CDC Travel Notice Level 3, Widespread Ongoing Transmissi
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the specified countries in Europe, including Switzerland and Lichtenstein. For a full list see: What countries…
Proclamation – COVID-19 – Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS CoV-2, which causes the disease…
Fulbright Specialist Kevin Oh at the School for Education FHNW in Brugg
For three weeks in February and March, Kevin Oh, Associate Professor of Learning and Instruction at the University of San Francisco, visited the School for…
Blockchain, Smart Cities, and Clean Energy: Mark Johnson Visits Switzerland
With support from U.S. Embassy Bern, Mark Johnson visited Switzerland in February 2020, where he spoke at the International Block Chain Forum organized by…
U.S. Cyberspace Policy Toward China: Adam Segal of the Council on Foreign Relations in Switzerland
At the invitation of U.S. Embassy Bern, Adam Segal of the Council on Foreign Relations , traveled to Switzerland to join other experts in a…
Press Release: Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement Finalized
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen is pleased to confirm the finalization of the Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement (SHTA), which will facilitate the transfer of critical food…
Ambassador McMullen Visits Swiss Canton of Glarus
Ambassador McMullen travels through Switzerland to get a fist-hand insight of regions, cultures, businesses and people – and their connections to the United States. His…
Ambassador McMullen Travels to Fribourg for Official Cantonal Visit
For his first official cantonal visit in 2020, Ambassador McMullen visited Fribourg. He values the opportunity to experience different Swiss regions and cultures. He was…
Closure Notice for Presidents’ Day 2020
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Presidents’ Day. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services…
