Services available

Renew a 10 year passport 2nd valid passport First time adult passport Renew a minor passport Replace a lost or stolen passport Consular Report of Birth Abroad Notarial Services Social Security

Request an appointment through the contact form

Note:  Emergency passports are only available at U.S. Embassy Bern.

Business Hours :

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Services are available by appointment only

Emergency appointments can be made at the U.S. Embassy Bern – Online appointment System

Monday	10:00 a.m. –  1.00 p.m.
Tuesday	10:00 a.m. –  1.00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Thursday	10:00 a.m. –  1.00 p.m.
Friday	Closed

Consular Agency Zurich is closed on U.S and Swiss/Local holidays.

Appointment Request Form

 

Mailing Address: 
U.S Consular Agency Zürich
Postfach 9017
3001 Bern

Location:
Dufourstrasse 101
3rd floor
8008 Zurich, Switzerland

Directions:
Take the Tram 2 or 4 Tram in the direction of Tiefenbrunnen to the stop “Feldeggstrasse”.

Payment Options:

 

Credit Cards	Credit Cards we can accept: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and prepaid credit cards and “Logoed” debit cards, i.e. debit cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo In-person only (credit card holder must be present) Charged in U.S. dollars Exchange rates vary and fees may apply; please check with your credit service provider Debit cards not accepted We cannot accept contactless payment of any kind.
Checks	No checks of any kind
Cash	No cash of any currency

 

Please note: We cannot perform any requested service until the correct fee for the full amount is paid.
Thank you for your understanding.

Processing time:

 

Please note: There is no expedited service outside the United States.

Processing time is approximately 3-4 Weeks

Please note: Processing times for all services are approximate.  Times quoted should be used only as a guide.

Security Notice:

 

 

 

You may bring only one small (35cm x 30cm x 20cm) bag into the waiting room area.
Multiple/larger bags are not permitted. One (1) mobile phone may be stored with Security.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy / Consular Agency with any of the following item:

• Electronic or battery-operated devices, including mobile phones, digital diaries, digital  watches, pagers, cameras, compact discs, laptops, portable music players and e-Readers
• Food and liquid items
• Sealed envelopes or packages
• Cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, e-cigarettes and lighters
• Sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files
• Weapons or explosive materials of any kind

Please note this list is not exhaustive.  Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of the security staff. There is no facility at the U.S Embassy to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items before entering.