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 gray and dreary. However, I do not see it that way. Because, when I walk through the garden with my eyes open, I discover an entire rainbow of colors. Like ...
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By baumannab | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Environment, News | Tags: Embassy Bern Garden, Four-season garden
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 a happy and safe new year!
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By baumannab | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice, New Year
Dear Serene Highness: The American people and I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein as you celebrate your National Day on August 15. Our strong friendship with Liechtenstein is grounded in shared values, robust economic ties, and an enduring commitment to fostering security and prosperity. We appreciate your longstanding ...
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By baumannab | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Liechtenstein | Tags: Liechtenstein National Day, Prince Hans Adam II
Participating in the IVLP was one of the most amazing and valuable experiences – both personally but also with regards to my professional career. Getting this unique opportunity of a deep dive into the U.S. view on international trade policy, having exchanges with government officials, think tanks, business federations, but also everyday people from many ...
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By baumannab | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Exclude All | Tags: IVLP, IVLP Program
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 on this day: Monday, February 17, 2020
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By baumannab | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Closure Notice, Columbus Day
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, January 20, 2020
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By baumannab | 14 January, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Closure Notice, Columbus Day
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 St. Berchtold’s Day: Thursday, January 2, 2020
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By baumannab | 25 December, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Closure Notice, Columbus Day
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 St. Stephen’s Day: Thursday, December 26, 2019
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By baumannab | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Closure Notice, Columbus Day
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 28, 2019
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By baumannab | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Closure Notice, Columbus Day
Interested in learning about diplomacy, exploring global issues, community activism and American culture? Then you should apply for the 2020 Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The fellowship takes place from the end of June to the end of July 2020 (exact dates will be communicated later), all costs will ...
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By baumannab | 13 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Swiss National Holiday 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, August 1
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By baumannab | 24 July, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED for Whit Monday. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on these days: Monday, June 10 (Whit Monday)
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By baumannab | 3 June, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
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By baumannab | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert