COVID-19 Information
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Contracting Opportunity: Carpentry Contractor
U.S. Embassy Bern seeks a carpentry contractor to install wood grills, boxes, and pipe chases for a new AC system in 14 rooms of one…
COVID-19 – FAQ for U.S. Citizens
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…
Call for Applications for Fulbright Grant Program in the U.S. for Students and Scholars
Call for Applications for Fulbright Swiss Student and Visiting Scholar Grant for the 2022-2023 Deadline for application for academic year 2022-2023 is August 5, 2021…
Contracting Opportunity: Food Services Program
The U.S. Government at U.S. Embassy Bern is looking to obtain a food services program at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR). The contract will…
Update on Swiss Quarantine Restrictions for U.S. Travelers
The U.S. Department of State has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. We are committed to proactively advising U.S.…
Closure Notice for Easter 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on these days: • Friday, April 2, 2021 • Monday, April…
Information about COVID-19 and Travel to the United States
*** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), must provide…
Press Release: United States and Switzerland Hold Virtual Bilateral Defense Talks
On March 19, 2021, the United States and Switzerland held virtual bilateral Defense Talks. Andrew Winternitz, Principal Director for Europe and NATO Policy of the…
Happy International Women’s Day and Happy Women’s History Month from Chargé d’Affaires Eva Weigold...
Hello. I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Bern. March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on…
U.S. Embassy Bern Celebrates Black History Month 2021
To celebrate Black History Month and this year’s topic of “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” members of the Embassy are reading their favourite,…
Black artists have always been an essential part of American culture
Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans were reminded at President Biden’s inauguration, young Black artists…
Register Now for the Virtual 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 7-11, 2021
The SelectUSA Investment Summit https://www.selectusasummit.us/ is the premier event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. The Investment Summit plays a…
U.S. Expert Speakers Participate in 4th International Block Chain Forum
In coordination with Embassy Bern, two U.S. experts spoke on February 4th at the annual International Block Chain Forum. The focus of this year’s meeting was…
Today We Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to emphasize the importance of gender balance in the fields of Science,…
Contracting Opportunities: Air Conditioning (AC) System Installation
The US Embassy Bern is looking for contractors to install an Air Conditioning (AC) system in a property. The System will be two (2) VRV…
Closure Notice for Presidents’ Day 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, February 15, 2021
Experience U.S. Embassy Bern’s Four-Season Garden – Winter
2021 Winter in the garden: The Color of Winter The Color of Winter – by U.S. Embassy Gardener Reto Graf Winter is said to be…
