Palestine - Consulate of Switzerland in Bethlehem

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Bethlehem !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Palestine besides Bethlehem.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Bethlehem 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 Palestine besides Bethlehem

Swiss Representative Office in Ramallah, Palestine - Al-Wataniah Bldg., 5th floor - Jerusalem Street - P.O. Box 4408 - Al-Bireh - Ramallah - Palestine
Email: ramallah@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+970) 2 240 83 60 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Palestine

(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Palestine)

Consulate Appointment in Bethlehem

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

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