Temporary closure announcement:
The Embassy will be closed on 23 October and we are pleased to serve customers again starting Sunday 26 October.
The Embassy will be closed on 23 October and we are pleased to serve customers again starting Sunday 26 October.
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 renewed 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 further.
The Swiss Embassy in Iran is currently open and provides consular services. In case of emergency, Swiss nationals can contact the Swiss Embassy in Iran or the FDFA Helpline (24/7): phone +41 800 24 7 365 or +41 58 465 33 33.
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.
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