Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh

The embassy premises in Dhaka — The Embassy premises in Dhaka © FDFA

As the official representation of Switzerland in Bangladesh, the Embassy of Switzerland covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations, consular services and international cooperation between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, development cooperation and humanitarian aid, visa and consular services, legal arrangements, science, education, media and culture.

The tasks of the Embassy

Current information on the situation in Bangladesh

The Embassy resumed its activities.
For Swiss nationals: tourist and other non-urgent travel to Bangladesh is not recommended. Please follow the travel advice of the FDFA (de, fr, it) and inform yourself about the current situation and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings of people. Follow the instructions of the local authorities and be aware of your surroundings.
We encourage Swiss travellers to download the offical TravelAdmin app and register their trip to Bangladesh there. This way, the FDFA can contact you if necessary.
In case of emergency, you can call the FDFA helpline: +41 800 24 7 365 or 0 800 24 7 365.

Important Information

Due to longer waiting times for visa appointments, it is recommended to submit the visa application as early as possible, at the earliest six (06) months before the planned journey. For additional information, please consult the visa page.