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Royal Thai Embassy in Bern

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Overview

The Royal Thai Embassy in Bern (Königlich Thailändische Botschaft) is Thailand's diplomatic mission to Switzerland, also accredited to the Holy See (Vatican) and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Located in Liebefeld near Bern, the embassy manages bilateral relations and consular services. Switzerland is a significant European market for Thai tourism — direct flights connect Zurich to Bangkok. The embassy serves both the German-speaking and French-speaking Swiss communities, and provides visa and consular services for residents of all three accredited countries.

Visa Services

Swiss citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory since May 2025. All visa applications must be submitted online via thaievisa.go.th. Visa section phone: +41 31 970 3427.

Consular Services

The consular section (open Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00) provides visa processing, Thai passport renewals, marriage registration, document legalisation, birth registration, and Thai nationality services. Consular and passport lines: +41 31 970 3414 and 970 3415.

Service Area

The embassy covers Switzerland, the Holy See (Vatican), and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Appointment Information

The chancery at Kirchstrasse 56 in Liebefeld, just outside Bern, opens Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 — but the consular counters receive mornings only, 09:00-12:00. The lines split by section: +41 31 970 3030 to 3034 for the main switchboard, 970 3414 and 970 3415 for consular and passport matters, 970 3427 for the visa section; fax +41 31 970 3035. The general mailbox is thaiembassy.BEN@mfa.go.th.

Special Notes

Residents of Liechtenstein and the Holy See handle their Thai affairs through Bern — neither has a resident Thai mission. The embassy serves Switzerland's German- and French-speaking communities alike, and visa applications run exclusively through the online e-Visa portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Not for stays up to 60 days — the exemption covers tourism and short business visits. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory for everyone, registered online before travel. Longer stays run through the online e-Visa portal thaievisa.go.th.

What are the Thai embassy's hours in Bern?

The chancery at Kirchstrasse 56 in Liebefeld opens Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, but consular business is mornings only, 09:00-12:00. Switchboard +41 31 970 3030; consular and passport matters on 970 3414 and 3415, visas on 970 3427.

Does the Bern embassy also cover Liechtenstein and the Vatican?

Yes — the embassy is accredited to the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Holy See, neither of which hosts a resident Thai mission. Residents apply through the online e-Visa system naming their country of residence; Bern processes the applications.

How does a Thai national in Switzerland renew a passport?

At the Liebefeld consular counters during the morning window, 09:00-12:00 on weekdays — the dedicated consular and passport lines are +41 31 970 3414 and 970 3415 for questions and appointments. Marriage and birth registration and Thai nationality services run through the same section.

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