11.02.2026 – Developments in the region
The Embassy of Switzerland in Iran closely monitors the situation in the region. The risk of escalation in the region remains high. The development of the situation is uncertain and a deterioration of the security situation throughout the country is possible at any time.
For Swiss nationals: Please refer to the travel advice of the FDFA and keep yourself informed about the current situation. Travel to Iran is advised against. Swiss nationals who remain in Iran or travel there contrary to the recommendations of the FDFA must be aware that Switzerland may only be able to provide limited services or none at all if the security situation deteriorates.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Iran is currently open and providing consular services.
Appointments for visa C applications (Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days) can be booked from February 12, 2026, via the website of the external visa service provider VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/che/.
Applications for D visas (national visa for a stay of more than 90 days) can be submitted to the embassy by prior appointment.
Please refer to our FAQs on consular services and visas (PDF, 1 Seite, 161.5 kB, Englisch).
The embassy is responding to requests by email (tehran@eda.admin.ch) and can be reached by phone during office hours at +98 21 22 00 83 33.
In case of emergency, you can contact the FDFA Helpline (24/7): phone +41 800 24 7 365 or +41 58 465 33 33.
