Libya - Consulate of Switzerland in Benghazi

You are a Libyan citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Benghazi situated in Libya. A consulate in Benghazi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Benghazi and Libya in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Benghazi !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Libya besides Benghazi.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Libya ouside of Benghazi you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Benghazi 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 Libya besides Benghazi

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Libya

Swiss Embassy in Tripoli, Libya El Moussawer Ben Maghzama Street Bederi Area, off Ben Ashour Street P.O. Box 439 Tripoli 10 Libya
Email: tri.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+218) 21 361 4118 / 9 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/tripoli

Consulate Appointment in Benghazi

Most consulates in Benghazi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Benghazi 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 Benghazi 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 Libya or Switzerland.

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