Embassy of Switzerland in Iran

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Embassy temporarily closed

The Swiss representation in Tehran is temporarily closed. Due to the volatile situation, it is currently not foreseeable when consular services will resume.

Swiss citizens or foreign nationals holding a travel document issued by the Swiss authorities can contact the nearest Swiss representation or the FDFA Helpline at any time in case of emergency: +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33.

Iranian airspace is only partially open, and there are restrictions on air traffic. Overland exit options are generally available to Armenia (Nourdooz, open 24/7) and to Turkey (Bazargan and Sero are open 24/7, Kapiköy, Esendere and Gürbulak are also open but not 24/7). In case of difficulties at border crossings, Swiss citizens may contact the Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi or the Swiss Consulate General in Istanbul.

In case of problems during a non-recommended border crossing to Azerbaijan or Turkmenistan, Swiss citizens may contact the Swiss Embassy in Baku.

This information is subject to change at any time and is provided without guarantee. Please check the current opening hours of the border crossings in advance.

Airports in neighboring countries are open, and tickets can be purchased. For information on flight connections, please contact the airlines directly.

It is currently not possible to apply for a visa for Switzerland and/or the Schengen area in Tehran. The current entry requirements for the Schengen area and Switzerland remain valid in all cases.

Please consult our Visa FAQ

As the official representation of Switzerland, the embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture.

The tasks of the embassy