COVID-19 Information
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Closure Notice for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022
Closure Notice for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022 The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on…
Arrival of Ambassador Scott Miller
U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Ambassador-designate to Liechtenstein, Scott Miller, presented his Letters of Credence in Bern on Tuesday, January 11 On Tuesday, January 11,…
Message to U.S. Citizens About Passports: U.S. Embassy Bern (December 28, 2021)
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January…
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…
Closure Notice for Christmas Day 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on the following day: • Friday, December 24, 2021
Passport Fee Increase – Message to U.S. Citizens
PASSPORT FEE INCREASE Routine: U.S. Embassy Bern, December 15, 2021 Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Passport Fee Increase Effective December 27, 2021, the passport book security surcharge…
Contracting Opportunity: The U.S. Embassy Bern is Looking for a Compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
U.S. Embassy Bern has a requirement for a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) available in Switzerland by January 15, 2022. The vendor shall provide a…
U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders
Overview Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy. Because human rights defenders seek to hold their governments accountable…
Health Message for U.S. Citizens: New Air Travel Policy for Entry to the United States
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two…
Health Alert: New Restrictions for Travelers from Certain Countries
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana,…
Closure Notice for Thanksgiving Day 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 25, 2021
Contracting Opportunity: The U.S. Embassy Bern is Looking for Housing/ Hotel Options
U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for housing/ hotel options in Davos, Klosters, and surrounding areas for the period leading up to and during the World…
Closure Notice for Zibelemärit 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 22, 2021
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (November 5, 2021)
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting…
Contracting Opportunity: The U.S. Embassy Bern is Looking for Transportation Services
The U.S. Embassy Bern may have a requirement for the transportation of specialized equipment in Switzerland and Zurich Airport staging facility services during the month…
Closure Notice for Veterans Day 2021
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 11, 2021
Contracting Opportunity: The U.S. Embassy Bern is Looking for a Plumbing Contractor
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for a plumbing contractor to replace metal plumbing lines with stainless steel lines in a property. The work will…
