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.

Information

The Swiss embassy in Iran is currently facing connection issues due to recent events. You can still reach the embassy by email.

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

Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation - General Information on Embassy measures

The Swiss Embassy in Tehran remains open during the current COVID-19 pandemic and will serve its citizens adapted to the current conditions and in line with measures taken by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Consequently, due to the current coronavirus situation and in order to respect the "physical distance" and the "stay at home" injunctions, operations demanding a direct close contact at the Embassy consular counters will only be available for Swiss citizens and in cases of emergency.

Please stay in touch and consult our Webpage, Instagram page, and Twitter account; and follow updates on the website of the Federal Office for Public Health.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail tehran@eda.admin.ch or call the Embassy Sunday to Thursday from 9am until 3.30pm (+98 21 2200 8333). Outside of these hours, in case of emergency, Swiss citizens can call the FDFA helpline +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33 (not for visas).

We remain here for you and stay safe.

Entering Switzerland

Since 2 May, it is again possible to enter Switzerland under normal entry regulations.

There are currently no entry restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No proof of vaccination, recovery or testing is required for entry into Switzerland.

To see what rules apply to your own particular situation when entering Switzerland, please consult «Travelcheck».

Travel

Swiss travelers (tourists) or persons residing in Switzerland which are currently in Iran are requested to organize their return to Switzerland independently. For this, we recommend that you contact your travel agency or transport company.

Travel Admin App

The FDFA calls on all Swiss nationals travelling abroad to register on the "Travel Admin App" in order to keep up to date with the latest developments in the country of their current stay.

Please do not forget to regularly read the Travel Advice for Iran (in German, French or Italian)

COVID-19

Current Situation

Information regarding counter opening hours (PDF, 1 Page, 292.8 kB, English)

Consular Section (not for visas):
In case of emergency, Consular services remain also available outside office hours: Helpline FDFA: +41 800 247 365 or +41 58 465 33 33, helpline@eda.admin.ch

Communication COVID-19