United Arab Emirates - Consulate of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi

You are a UAE citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi situated in United Arab Emirates. A consulate in Abu Dhabi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Abu Dhabi and United Arab Emirates in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in United Arab Emirates besides Abu Dhabi.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in United Arab Emirates ouside of Abu Dhabi you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in United Arab Emirates of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Abu Dhabi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in United Arab Emirates besides Abu Dhabi

Swiss Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai World Trade Center - P.O. Box 9300 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Email: dai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+971) 4 329 09 99 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/dubai

Or the embassy of Switzerland in United Arab Emirates

Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates "Dhabi Tower", 4th floor Hamdan Street (next to Zakher Hotel) P.O. Box 46116 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Email: adh.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+971) 2 627 46 36 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/abudhabi

Consulate Appointment in Abu Dhabi

Most consulates in Abu Dhabi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Abu Dhabi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in United Arab Emirates or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Abu Dhabi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.