Embassy of Switzerland in the Netherlands
In-person visits
Due to the Coronavirus, we ask that you make an appointment for any kind of request, and that you do not arrive without such an appointment.
Please note that non-urgent consular business may not be prioritized and may have to be postponed to a later date (this applies to visa issues, civil rights applications, civil status matters, etc.).
Since the telephone lines are overloaded, we kindly ask that you send your inquiries by email: benelux@eda.admin.ch
Thank you for your understanding.
Novel Coronavirus - COVID19
News: As of 04.12.2021, new provisions governing entry into Switzerland and access to the COVID certificate for persons vaccinated abroad.
Entry into the country: abolition of quarantines, reinforcement of screening obligations
To prevent the importation of the variant Omicron as much as possible, the screening requirements that apply to entry into Switzerland have been tightened. All persons entering the country, including those who have been vaccinated and recovered, must be tested. In addition to a PCR test before entry, they will have to undergo a second test, either PCR or antigenic, between the fourth and seventh day after arrival. This second test is intended to ensure the detection of people who may have become infected just before leaving or during their journey. These tests are at the expense of the persons concerned.
All persons entering Switzerland must comply with Switzerland's border sanitary measures. The interactive Travelcheck shows you which measures apply to you.
Everyone entering Switzerland must present a completed entry form (rare exceptions may apply, please refer to art. 3 of the COVID-19 Ordinance on International Passenger Transport). It is important to fill out the electronic entry form on a computer or smartphone at the earliest 48 hours before the travel in order to receive a QR code by email. This code needs to be kept at hand for inspection upon arrival in Switzerland. The controlling authority can impose a fine if the entry form is not completed or if the information provided is false.
Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Office of Public Health:
For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the local authorities and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO.
On state level, the Federal Office of Public Health of Switzerland (FHPO) informs in regards to the Novel Coronavirus and publishes travel advice accordingly.
The Travel Advice FDFA (in German, French and Italian) offers travelers basic information for travel preparation by informing on possible risks and certain precautions. They are to be considered as a complementary source of information.
For urgent requests, kindly contact the Embassy in the Netherlands / The Hague at +31 70 364 28 31.
#SwissEUrelations – a first rank partnership
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.
Services and visa
All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Benelux The Hague. Information can be found on the websites concerned:
Detailed information can be found on the German page.
