Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal

COVID-19

Important COVID-19 related information

For all current information, refer to our COVID-19 page.

Traveling to Switzerland - important update

If I am entitled to enter Switzerland, do I need to go into quarantine? Yes, until further notice. See updates by the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH.

For further information, consult our Q&A here.

Personal visit to the Consulate General

In view of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Consulate General had to adapt its activities and reduce public access until further notice to comply with social distancing measures.

Consular services are available, but for urgent and essential cases and by appointment only. Please make sure to book an appointment by email prior to visiting the Consulate General.

Only people (no accompanying persons) with an appointment may enter the building. As per Quebec’s governmental regulations, wearing a mask is mandatory.

File processing times

Due to the current situation, the Consulate General had to adapt its work organization. This may result in longer processing times. We apologize for any delays and thank you for your understanding.

Life and civil status certificate

Important: new submission procedure as of May 1^st 2021, the details are described here.

Visa for Finland: service suspended until further notice

Visa application and online appointment system

Important: The Swiss Representations do not ask for an appointment fee and do not give preference to clients who employ the services of a private company to make the appointment on their behalf.

Swiss passport and ID Card

Registration of marriage / birth / divorce / death

Registration and deregistration, change of address

Swiss Criminal records extract

Newsletter March 2021

Swiss Canadian Benevolent Society (SCBS): Scholarships 2021/2022

The SCBS awards scholarships in the amount of CAD 1,000 each, to students of Swiss nationality or of proven Swiss origin residing in Quebec. These scholarships are attributed to selected applicants, enrolled or considering enrollment in a post-secondary program, in the field of their choice, in a recognized educational institution. Interested individuals may request an application form from the SCBS by email and must submit the completed form directly to the SCBS by August 31st 2021.