U.S. Embassy Bern offers a full range of consular services to U.S. citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Many of these services are also available at U.S. Consular Agency Zurich and U.S. Consular Agency Geneva.
Please click here if your inquiry is in regards to a social security number or social security benefit.
Services are available by appointment only.
Note: Emergency passports are only available at U.S. Embassy Bern.
Services available
| Passports & Citizenship | |
| Emergency Assistance | |
| Local Resources | |
| Federal Programs |
Business Hours
Services are available by appointment only.
Appointments are available via our online appointment system.
The Embassy is closed on U.S. and Swiss holidays.
Contact Information and Location
We encourage our customers to carefully review the detailed information available on our website. If you do have specific questions we ask that you send us an email via our Contact Form. We respond to email inquiries within two business days.
Contact Form
Mailing Address:
U.S. Embassy Bern
American Citizen Services
P.O. Box 3259
3001 Bern, Switzerland
Location:
Sulgeneckstrasse 19
3007 Bern, Switzerland
Payment Options
Payment Options:
To renew a passport book by mail – Can I renew my passport book by mail?
Payment via credit card is preferred at U.S. Embassy Bern. The card holder must be present for the transaction.
If you do not wish to pay via credit card, please bring exact change in Swiss Francs or U.S. dollars.
Some adult passport renewals (DS-82 only) may be submitted by a friend or family member with a signed letter of authorization (PDF 161 KB) at the Embassy in Bern or one of the Consular Agencies by appointment only.
Payment Options:
| Credit Cards |
We cannot accept contactless payment of any kind. |
| Cash: Local Currency (CHF) |
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| Cash: U.S. Dollars ($) |
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| Checks |
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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 14-21 business days
Please note: Processing times for all services are approximate. Times quoted should be used only as a guide.
Please note we cannot perform any requested service until the correct fee for the full amount is paid.
Security Notice
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.
