U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Security Awareness and Demonstrations: November 4, 2023 Location: Bern, Switzerland (Bundesplatz, Federal Palace) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration planned on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bundesplatz/Federal Palace in Bern. This demonstration has been permitted …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Security Awareness and Demonstrations: October 22, 2023 Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Place des Nations) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there are two demonstrations planned on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Place des Nations in Geneva.Actions to Take: U.S. citizens should …
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U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 20, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. …
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U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Demonstration in Switzerland- May 1, 2023 Location: Bern, Switzerland – Bundesplatz (Federal Palace) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration planned on Monday, May 1, 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bundesplatz (Federal Palace). At 4.30pm, approximately 2,000 protestors are …
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Embassy of the United States of America in Switzerland and Liechtenstein The U.S. Embassy Bern is pleased to announce a Town Hall with U.S. Ambassador Scott C. Miller and an American Citizen Services acceptance event for Passport Services, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CBRA), and Notarial Services for U.S. Citizens in Liechtenstein. Event: Town Hall with U.S. …
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Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland The U.S. Embassy Bern Consular Section is pleased to announce an outreach event for U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and particularly in the Ticino region. Event: Passport Acceptance & Notarial Services Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (by registration only) Location: …
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U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Security Alert – Ongoing Security Threat in Bern, Switzerland – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 14, 2023) Location: Bern, Switzerland – Bundesplatz (Federal Palace) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is an ongoing large-scale police operation occurring in the vicinity of …
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Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland Message for U.S. Military Veterans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein October 24, 2022 In an effort to provide you with helpful resources, information, and events, the U.S. Embassy in Bern would like to create a contact database for all U.S. Military Veterans residing in …
Read More» Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to provide you with information related to U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. An upcoming passport and notarial outreach in Basel, information on how to renew your passport at any time, and a reminder on how to …
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Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, …
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern – CDC Testing Order Rescinded (June 13, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of yesterday, June 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, has …
Read More» Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Demonstration in Bern, May 3, 2022 On Tuesday, May 3, from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, the Kurdish Society of Bern will hold a demonstration across Sulgeneckstrasse from the U.S. Embassy’s Main and Consular entrances near the Florapark. Approximately 80-100 demonstrators are expected to attend. Local police will be on location to monitor the …
Read More» Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations in Bern On Friday, March 4, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm, there will be a march from the Bundesplatz to the Ukrainian Embassy (Feldeggweg 5, 3005 Bern) where a ‘Minutes of Silence for Peace’ will take place. A ‘Minutes of Silence for Peace’ will also be held at the Kornhausplaz from 7:15pm …
Read More» 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 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You will not be permitted to use your …
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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 will increase by $20. This reflects increases in security-related costs for processing passports, and is added to the application fee and the execution fee to comprise the total cost to …
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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 coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight …
Read More» 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, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Zimbabwe …
Read More» Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Sunday, November 28, 13.00pm – 17.00pm, approximately 5,000-10,000 demonstrators are expected to gather on the Bundesplatz, awaiting the results of the vote (COVID – Law). The local police will be out in large numbers and blockades will be set up. Traffic will be disrupted around the Bundeshaus during the given hours …
Read More» 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 U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
Read More» Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur in Bern on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Saturday, October 16, 14:00 – 15:30 “Against Corona Measures” demonstration, held at the Waisenhausplatz. A couple of hundred peaceful demonstrators are expected to attend. Saturday, October 16, 15:00 – 16:30 “Against the killing of …
Read More» Location: All cantons in Switzerland and Lichtenstein Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur throughout Switzerland over the weekend. Recent events show that unplanned demonstrations can also occur without warning. Actions to take: Exercise vigilance and heightened situational awareness over the coming days · Stay alert in public places, …
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Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Weather Alert – Severe Flooding Location: Switzerland Event: Emergency services in numerous cantons across Switzerland are dealing with significant flooding issues. Severe flooding has been reported in Bern, Zurich, Basel, Uri, Vaud, Luzern, and elsewhere throughout Switzerland. Travel routes across the country have been affected. Within Bern, locations near …
Read More» Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zürich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Thursday, June 17. The demonstration will begin mid-afternoon in downtown Zürich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zürich for a rally to be held from 5:00 PM to …
Read More» Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration by Kurdish groups will occur on Thursday, May 27. The demonstration will begin midday in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich for a rally to be held from 3:30 PM to …
Read More» Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021 You qualify for …
Read More» Location: Waisenhausplatz, Bern, Switzerland Events: Saturday, May 22, beginning at 2:00 PM, local authorities expect demonstrators to gather on Waisenhausplatz to demonstrate against the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Officials expect up to a couple hundred demonstrators to attend. Please be advised that there may be an increased police presence in the area …
Read More» Location: Zürich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Monday, May 17. The protest will begin midday in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich for a rally to be held from 1:00 …
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U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Switzerland Events: The Swiss Government has notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. counterterrorism policy in Turkey will occur on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The protest will take place at 3:00 pm at the Kapellenstrasse, near the U.S. Embassy. Local authorities are expecting up …
Read More» U.S Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Zurich, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: May Day demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur throughout Switzerland in recognition of International Workers’ Day today, May 1st. Bern authorities have advised a demonstration is planned for 2:00 PM at Zytglogge. While this demonstration is not …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Zurich, Switzerland Events: Zurich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. counterterrorism policy in Turkey will occur on Thursday, April 29. The protest will begin at 2:00 PM in downtown Zurich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zurich. Local …
Read More» Do not travel to Switzerland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Switzerland due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Switzerland. Read the country information page . …
Read More» 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. citizens about travel amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the most up-to-date information about travel restrictions imposed by the Swiss government or the U.S. government. As of April 5, per the Swiss …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Switzerland Liestal, Switzerland Events: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, March 20, 2021 beginning at noon to 6.00pm, Bundesplatz, Bern and noon to 6.00pm, in Liestal. The demonstrators intend to protest against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures. Actions to take: Exercise caution Stay alert in public places, including schools, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian …
Read More» Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
Read More» Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 8, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM outside the U.S. Embassy, Bern. As with all such gatherings, …
Read More» Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, …
Read More» Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 20, 2020) Location: Bundesplatz, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures are scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 1:00 PM at the Bundesplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the ongoing COVID-19 measures could form at the Bahnofplatz and occur at …
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If you are registered to vote in the State of Georgia or in the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana, you may be eligible to vote in the upcoming runoff elections. More information on the runoff elections in Georgia can be found here: https://www.fvap.gov/georgia and in Louisiana here: https://www.fvap.gov/louisiana . Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling …
Read More» Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 4, 2020) Location: Throughout the city of Bern Events: A demonstration, which calls for peace throughout the U.S. election process is planned for November 4–6, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Waisenhausplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the U.S. elections …
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Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can …
Read More» Subject: Demonstration Alert: Bern – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Location: Bern, Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz Event: Protestors and activists are chaining themselves together and targeting public transit routes, including Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz. Details are evolving, the groups are moving, and police are on the scene attempting to disperse the crowds. We anticipate traffic disruptions …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Reconsider travel to Switzerland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Switzerland due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported within Switzerland. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Switzerland. Read the country information page …
Read More» 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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CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the specified countries in Europe, including Switzerland and Lichtenstein. For a full list see: What countries are included in this notice Europe is experiencing widespread ongoing transmission of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) . Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease. Travelers should avoid contact with …
Read More» Subject: Closure Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: U.S. Consular Agency Zurich, Switzerland Event: The Consular Agency in Zurich will not offer regular public hours from March 16 until April 3. U.S. citizens requiring assistance can contact the American Citizens Services Unit in U.S. Embassy Bern. To schedule an appointment, please …
Read More» Subject: Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2020 World Economic Forum which will take place January 20 – 24, …
Read More» Subject: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 7, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as …
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