U.S. Embassy in Switzerland
and Liechtenstein

In his farewell message, Ambassador McMullen celebrates the strong ties between the United States and Switzerland and Liechtenstein, reflects on the incredible accomplishments of the…

U.S. Embassy Bern is proud to support the virtual 4th International Block Chain forum on February 4th organized by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, including two…

For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN Last updated: 01/13/2021 Country-Specific Information:  …

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…

Closure Notice for Martin Luther King, Jr.  Day 2021  The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this…

Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 8, 2021)  Location:        U.S. Embassy, Bern Events:         Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled…

The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on the following day: Friday, January 1, 2021 We wish everyone…

The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on the following days: Thursday, December 24, 2020 Friday, December 25,…

From the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Margaret Ann and I wish you all the happiest Christmas, Hannukah, and holiday season.  Thank you to the Swiss…

Embassy Bern Emergency Visa Services   Embassy Bern is only processing emergency appointments for urgent travel of limited categories of non-immigrant visa applications. Currently, we…

Location:        Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event:             During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed…

December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2020, a day to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in…

Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 20, 2020) Location:        Bundesplatz, Bern Events:         Planned demonstrations, against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures are scheduled for Saturday, November…

If you are registered to vote in the State of Georgia or in the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana, you may be eligible to vote…

The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 26, 2020

Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 4, 2020)   Location:        Throughout the city of Bern Events: A demonstration, which calls for peace throughout the…

Ever wondered just what the grounds of the U.S. Ambassador’s residence look like?  What curiosities, quiet leafy corners, ancient statuary, or hypnotic fountains adorn the…

The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 11, 2020