Do you live in Switzerland and want to vote in the 2022 mid-term elections? Now is the time to register and request your ballot! If you live overseas, registering to vote via absentee ballot is quick and easy. Go to FVAP.gov to request your ballot. You can also view all upcoming election dates here . VOTING IN U.S. ELECTIONS …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 September, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland is looking for an electrical contractor to perform an electrical tie-in to the city grid for a photovoltaic system on a Bern property. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor to complete the electrical tie-in. The completed work shall meet or exceed Swiss …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 August, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, August 1, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 July, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The US Embassy Bern is looking for sound dampening material to be installed on Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to install sound dampening material. The complete work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place or planned to take effect on 2022. The contract requires …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
This is the most people I have seen in Bern all in one concentrated spot. Forgive me. I’m a little overwhelmed and beyond honored. Excellencies, Members of the National and Cantonal Governments, friends, fellow citizens, family, and distinguished guests – good evening and thank you for joining us. Before I start my official remarks, I …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, July 4, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, June 20, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 June, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, June 6, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, May 30, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, May 26, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The US Embassy Bern is looking to provide a drainage repair on a Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to service and repair the drainage issue. The completed work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place or planned to take effect on 2022. The contract …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Job Opportunity
The US Embassy Bern is looking to provide an annual service contract on a pitch tile roof on a Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to service and repair the tile roof and metal flashing. The completed work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 April, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Job Opportunity
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, April 18, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Friday, April 15, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 8 April, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The US Embassy Bern is looking for a Building Automation System (BAS) contractor for an annual maintenance contract on a Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, software, computers, supplies and labor to preform an annual service and make repairs. The complete work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 March, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
The US Embassy Bern is looking for a contractor to install flooring in a Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to install flooring. The complete work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place or planned to take effect on 2022. The contract requires the contractor …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
The US Embassy Bern is looking for a fire stop contractor to install fire stop on a Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to install fire stop. The complete work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place or planned to take effect on 2022. The contract …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
Return to U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Website Last Updated: 09-May-2023 HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE If you are seeking information about immediate humanitarian assistance in Switzerland or Liechtenstein: Almost all refugee cases in countries abroad are processed by local authorities, in this case the government of Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Ukrainians should not contact the authorities of the United States or attempt to apply for visas …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Consul General, Consular Affairs, embassy, Emergency Services, Europe & Eurasia, Family Immigration, Fundamental Freedoms, Health Issues, Human Rights, Immigrant Visas, Key Documents, Liechtenstein, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Political Affairs, Sections & Offices, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, TTIP, U.S. & Switzerland, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Ukraine
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, February 21, 2022
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice
The Embassy Bern is looking for a Contractor that shall provide mobile telephone services to the Embassy of the United States of America in Bern, Switzerland. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for …
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By allenas | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Contracting, SUV
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for a fencing contractor to install metal fence on Bern property. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to install metal fence and gate. The complete work shall meet or exceed Swiss regulations and codes that are in place or planned to take effect on 2022. The …
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By allenas | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Contracting, SUV
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on the following day: • Friday, December 24, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 December, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Christmas, Closure Notice
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 new vehicle equipped with an all-wheel drive system, space for 5 passengers with luggage, and must be available to perform regular preventative maintenance on the vehicle in the Bern area. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Contracting, SUV
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 25, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Closure Notice, thanksgiving
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 Economic Forum early next year. Once the requirement is finalized, the awarded contractor shall provide lodging for a minimum of 40 rooms and a maximum of 750. The total anticipated …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 22, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Closure Notice, Zibelemärit
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 of January 2022. The vendor shall provide up to 8 truck and trailer units with operators which are equipped with a rolling system to take 463 L pallets. The truck …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 5 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Contracting, WEF
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, November 11, 2021
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By allenas | 4 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for a roofing contractor to perform annual services on clay roof tiles, gutters, and drain lines. The work will be done in Bern. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor to perform the annual service, including minor repairs and replacement of up to 250 tiles. The complete …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 2 November, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Contracting Opportunity
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, November 1, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 October, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Geneva, Switzerland on September 29 to lead a U.S. interagency delegation to a September 30 U.S.-Russia bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue. She will be joined by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 September, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Bilateral Meeting US Russia, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Secretary of State, Strategic Partnership Dialogue
Hello – I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Bern. This August 15th, I wish the Princely Family and everyone in the Principality of Liechtenstein a very happy National Day! Today, you celebrate with family and friends everything Liechtenstein has accomplished. Yours is truly a remarkable and unique success story. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 August, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Liechtenstein, News | Tags: Charge d'Affaires, Fuerstenfest, Liechtenstein National Day
Francesca Chaney, 24 Year old chef and businesswoman from New York City, shares her story of becoming a female entrepreneur with young Swiss women at Impact Hub Bern The U.S. Embassy in Bern is proud to support Francesca Chaney, 24-year-old chef and owner of Sol Sips in New York City, as the guest speaker at Impact Hub …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 August, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Francesca Chaney, Girls Getting Started, healthy food, Sol Sips, Vegan
Hi – I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Bern. To all our Swiss friends and partners – Happy National Day! Today we honor more than 700 years of Swiss democracy, which laid the foundation for other democracies to follow. More than 500 years after the oath on the Rütli, America’s founding fathers were inspired …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: August 1st Swiss National Day, Chargé d'Affaires Eva Weigold Schultz
Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Switzerland on your National Day. Switzerland is a good friend and partner to the United States, and I appreciated meeting with you in June to discuss the many areas in which …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: August 1st Swiss National Day
Hello – I’m Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Bern. To all my fellow Americans resident in Switzerland and Liechtenstein – Happy Fourth of July! This year, we celebrate 245 years of independence. It’s a time to reflect on the blessings of freedom, and this year in particular, to give …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: 4th July 2021, Chargé d'Affaires Eva Weigold Schultz, Independence Day Message
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, July 5, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: 4th of July; Independence Day, Closure Notice
President Biden will meet with President Putin in Geneva, Switzerland on June 16, 2021. The leaders will discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the U.S.-Russia relationship. Additional information about the US – Russia Summit. U.S.-Russia Presidential Joint Statement on Strategic Stability June 16, 2021 Briefing Room Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference June 16, 2021 Hôtel du …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Bilateral Meeting US Russia, Geneva Summit
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, May 31, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, May 24, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on these days: • Friday, April 2, 2021 • Monday, April 5, 2021
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
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, family-related poem by an African American author. Langston Hughes: “Mother to Son” Lucille Clifton: “won’t you celebrate with me” We are using the poem, which was published in The Book …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Black History Month
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 size estimated to be between 50-70 KW and will cool up to 14 rooms. The contractor will provide all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor to install new AC system that …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, embassy, News | Tags: contracting opportunities
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
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, 2020 We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visas | Tags: Christmas, Closure Notice
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 and Liechtenstein governments, to our private sector partners, and all our American citizens living and working here, for making this year a strong and successful one in our relationship. Wishing …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Christmas, Hannukah, Holiday, New Year
The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 26, 2020
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visa Waiver Program, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice, thanksgiving
2020 Autumn in the garden: The perfect moment to propagate flowers Summer begins in October. No we don’t mean on the calendar, but in October preparations for the next garden season begin. In the yearly life cycle of a garden the end is often also the beginning. In autumn, summer flowers wilt and …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Environment, News | Tags: Embassy Bern Garden, Four-season garden
The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice
Join Ambassador McMullen and members of the U.S. Embassy team as they read excerpts from the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Here’s wishing Americans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein a safe and happy 4th of July!
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: 4th of July; Independence Day
Ambassador McMullen addresses effect of Global Level 4 Health Advisory for Americans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein U.S. Embassy Bern March 20, 2020 Good afternoon, fellow Americans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. I’m reaching out to you in light of the serious situation unfolding across the globe. From Washington, DC to Bern and Vaduz, and beyond, …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: American Citizens, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Level 4 Health Advisory
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject:Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 20, 2020) Location:Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: On March 19, 2020 the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Alert – Do not travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, …
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By delmonicoc | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services, Visa Waiver Program | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19. Presidential Proclamation 9984 restricts and suspends the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Schengen Area (which includes Switzerland and Lichtenstein) …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visa Waiver Program | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
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
July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. 50 years later, the U.S. and the world celebrate this historic event which serves as a symbol for human progression and achievement in space exploration and science. The …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Last month we hosted a “Benjamin Franklin Night” at the Ambassador’s Residence! The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute (BFTF) is a 4-week program in the U.S. that aims to build links between Europeans and Americans. At the institute, participants discuss topics relating to transatlantic relations and diplomacy. There are a total of 10 U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute, Exchange, Exchange program, Scholarship
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED for Independence Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, July 4
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 26 June, 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
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED for Memorial Day and Ascension Day. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on these days: Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day) Thursday, May 30 (Ascension Day)
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
In June 2016, Christian Hirsig travelled to the United States as a participant in the Young Transatlantic Leaders Initiative (YTILI), where he visited Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco with other innovators from Europe. During a discussion at Google, he was inspired by two panelists, both of whom were European entrepreneurs. One started a catering …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech | Tags: Powercoders, Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative, YTILI
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is closed on December 24, 25 and 26, 2018 in observance of Christmas and St. Stephan’s Day. The U.S. Embassy Bern wishes you a festive holiday season!
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 December, 2018 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Closure Notice
As the nation mourns the loss of President George H.W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering our 41st President of the United States. The U.S. State Department and all annexes, both domestically and overseas, as well as U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed for …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: embassy | Tags: Closure Notice
In July, a group of five Swiss students and their teacher from Kantonsschule Olten traveled to Kilarney, Ireland for the 2018 GLOBE Learning Expedition and Student Experience to present their scientific research projects to hundreds of other international students and scientists. They presented two environmental research projects and were one of the few groups invited …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, embassy, Environment, Events, Science & Tech, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: GLOBE Programing
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for contractors to provide Diplomatic Pouch Handling Services: INCOMING POUCH The contractor will handle the arrival of all diplomatic pouches for the U.S. Embassy. The contractor will pick up the bags at the air cargo terminal in Bern (BRN). The contractor will process the necessary paperwork for the custom …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Contracting Opportunity
Eleven years ago, the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration of the valuable services bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles provide to our ecosystem. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Environment, News | Tags: Pollinator, Wildlife Refuge
On June 27, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. We celebrated with great friends, delicious food, and incredible music by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band “Flagship Combo” and …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: 4th July, Independence Day
The U.S. Embassy Bern was happy to host the American violinist Gaelynn Lea from June 12 until June 21, 2018. She visited Switzerland as part of the State Department’s Arts Envoy Program. During her stay, Gaelynn met with several high school classes from Bern and Aargau and more than 100 students from the International School …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, embassy, Events, Human Rights, News | Tags: Arts Envoy, Gaelynn Lea
On May 31, 2018, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed Fulbright alumni to celebrate the Swiss Fulbright Alumni Association’s 10th anniversary at the official residence in Bern. Ambassador McMullen recognized Karl Safft, Thomas Heinis, Andrè Kudelski, and Martin Naville for their commitment to the Swiss Fulbright Alumni Association. The honorees and Fulbright alumni were joined …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Swiss Fulbright Alumni
The Embassy hosted U.S. Fulbright scholars in Bern last week. The Americans are wrapping up their year of research in Switzerland as part of the Fulbright scholarship program. The ten students arrived in the fall of 2017 and have been working in Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lausanne and Geneva doing research in the areas of IT, …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: embassy, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and his business development delegation were welcomed by Chargé d’Affairs Tara Erath at the official residence in Bern to meet with current and prospective investors. Indiana is home to 38 Switzerland-based companies that employ over 11,300 Indiana workers, accounting for 6% of all jobs in Indiana supported by foreign investment. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, News | Tags: Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb
We are pleased to announce the official re-opening of the Consular Agency in Geneva on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Currently, more than 40,000 U.S. citizens reside in Switzerland, and Swiss authorities estimate over one million U.S. tourists visit Switzerland each year. The agency has previously been offering limited services due to a staffing gap. Keeping …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Consular Agency Geneva
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed officials from Ernst & Young, Kuehne + Nagel, Parker Poe, the Charlotte Chamber, Central Piedmont Community College, and the Swiss business community at his residence to discuss areas of interest pertaining to investment opportunities in the United States. Participants included business officials that either have investments in the United …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, embassy, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Investment Breakfast
On March 19, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by Stadler Rail Executive Chairman Peter Spuhler and CEO Dr. Thomas Ahlburg to tour the Stadler Rail manufacturing facility in Bussnang. Mr. Spuhler and Dr. Ahlburg provided an overview on Stadler Rail’s activities in Switzerland and Salt Lake City, Utah, where Stadler Rail is establishing …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, embassy, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Stadler Rail
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, U.S. Youth Observer to the UN, Munira Khalif gave talks at two high schools in Bern and participated in a round table discussion with 15 young people. The topic of her talks and discussion was the importance of making education and schooling accessible to everyone, and especially …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Munira Khalif, U.S. Youth Observer to the UN
In the week before Easter, Romina Boccia will be in Switzerland for several speaking engagements. Romina is a leading fiscal and economic expert and is the deputy director of the Heritage Foundation’s Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies. The Heritage Foundation is a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. Romina frequently advises members of Congress and …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, News | Tags: Heritage Foundation, Romina Boccia
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, on March 14 and 15 Michael Lind will have several speaking engagements in Lausanne, Bern, Zurich and St. Gallen. Michael Lind is co-founder of the think tank New America and now Visiting Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Michael Lind, New America
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Peter Rough, fellow at the think tank Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, was in Switzerland on February 7 for a series of speaking engagements. In his talks, Rough addressed the strategic considerations of the White House in the Middle East and to what extent the current thinking …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 February, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Policy, Speakers Program | Tags: Hudson Institute, Middle East, Peter Rough
Ambassador McMullen is proud to commemorate Martin Luther King Day, which marks Dr. King’s birthday, and highlights the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s inspiring words and actions in his fight for civil rights still resonate today. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an important figure in American history and culture. I grew up appreciating …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 January, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights | Tags: Martin Luther King, MLK
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually held on December 3. The United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 proclaimed the annual observance of this Day in 1992. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness about the situation of persons with …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Equal Rights, IVLP, Persons with Disabilities
Global Entry Program Enrollment Event in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will be in Switzerland from November 27 to December 8 to conduct the in-person enrollment interviews for anyone eligible for Global Entry . What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a program …
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By kirkbypm | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, News; Global Entry, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern hosted James Lindsay, Vice President of the Council of Foreign Relations, in Switzerland the week of September 11. Dr. Lindsay spoke at several Swiss think-tanks and universities, and with Swiss government officials, press, and the general public on the foreign policy of the current U.S. administration. In his talks, he focused on …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Policy, Speakers Program | Tags: James Lindsay
On invitation by U.S. Embassy Bern New York poet, social media activist, and film maker Max Stossel was in Bern for various speaking engagements. Max spoke with four groups of high school students at the Gymnasium Kirchenfeld and Neufeld on the use of social media and how it should enhance one’s life, instead of making …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Max Stossel, Social Media, Spoken Words
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, staff from U.S. Embassy Bern joined the Bern Ouest Pride march. Six sections representing the colors of the rainbow kicked off the march from different parts of the city, coming together at the Bundesplatz. Embassy staff and family members walked along the orange route whose theme was “The Power of …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Pride Ouest Bern
On July 25, the Boy Scout troop 347 from Crystal Lake, Illinois visited U.S Embassy Bern to learn how the U.S. is represented abroad and what an embassy does. The Boy Scouts were in Switzerland for 12 days to attend the International Scout Center in Kandersteg. The troop visited the Embassy to gather information needed …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: Boy Scouts
Today on June 20, 2017 the U.S. Embassy Bern commemorates World Refugee Day by recognizing the unique challenges refugees and displaced persons face, their resilience and courage in the face of chilling hardships, and the many invaluable contributions they have made to our Nation and others alike. Photo caption: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Integration, Migrants, Refugees, World Refugee Day
On June 14th, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath was warmly invited to a lunchtime discussion with representatives from Basel Stadt, MCH Group AG, City of Miami Beach, Basel Tourism, BaselArea and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. President of the Government of the Canton of Basel-Stadt Elisabeth Ackermann kicked off the event with a welcome to …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, embassy, News | Tags: Art Basel
On May 30, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath visited the Kantonsschule Wil to talk to students about U.S. history during the 1960s. The students participated in a special focus week during which they gained in-depth knowledge of developments in the U.S. in the 1960’s and especially in 1967. In her presentation, the Chargé focused on …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: School Visit Wil
Every year on April 22, countries around the globe celebrate Earth Day – a day when people show their support for environmental protection. Here at the U.S. Embassy Bern, we honor and appreciate the beauty of our natural surroundings. Read on and learn about our efforts to preserve and protect our local wildlife habitat. Since …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Environment, News | Tags: Earth Day
On March 20, Chargé d’Affaires greeted Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, Kentucky Secretary of Labor Derrick Ramsey, their delegation members as well National Governors Association officials, including President Scott Pattison, at a reception at the Embassy residence. Joining the state delegations were Swiss government officials and leaders in vocational education and …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News, U.S. & Switzerland
Assistant Public Affairs Officer Cybèle Cochran traveled to eastern Switzerland on March 9 to speak at the Reformierte Kirchgemeinde Sargans. The group had invited her to talk about the American political system to their Continuing Education division. Forty congregation members attended the presentation where they learned about the system of checks and balances in the …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Switzerland
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to have sponsored Dr. Paul Freedman, associate professor of political science from the University of Virginia, on a speaking tour of Switzerland during the first week of March. A specialist in public opinion, media and politics, and voting behavior, Dr. Freedman gave a total of nine talks on …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Dr. Freedman, Speakers
Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Yee visited Liechtenstein on March 9th, 2017. Joined by Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath and Political Officer Desiree Baron, Yee met with Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick and Ambassador Martin Frick, the Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs. Director Wilfred Marxer welcomed Yee to the Liechtenstein …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Liechtenstein, News
On March 8, 2017, U.S. Embassy Bern welcomed the members of the Bern Public Relations Society (Berner Public Relations Gesellschaft, or BPRG) at the U.S. Residence. Press and Cultural Attaché Stephanie Morimura presented the State Department’s public diplomacy and communications structures. She highlighted how we as the U.S. Embassy Bern coordinate our messaging with offices …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to be sponsoring Dr. Paul Freedman, associate professor of political science from the University of Virginia, on a speaking tour of Switzerland during first week of March. A specialist in public opinion, media and politics, and voting behavior, Dr. Freedman also serves as an election analyst for ABC …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Paul Freedman
U.S. Embassy Bern is an active participant in the Schulen Nach Bern program that enables students throughout Switzerland to travel to Bern for a week of debate, government meetings and embassy visits. On February 16, Embassy officers welcomed a French-speaking high school class from CO Goubing in Sierre, Canton Valais. The officers described day-to-day work …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, embassy
“The U.S. Embassy in Bern congratulates Donald Trump on his election. We look forward to working with the President-elect and his transition team to ensure a smooth transfer of power, as the Department of State has done with each new president in the past. President Obama will be in office until January 20, 2017. Transition …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: US Election 2016