United Arab Emirates - Consulate of Switzerland in Dubai

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


Swiss Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai World Trade Center - P.O. Box 9300 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Tel: (+971) 4 329 09 99

Fax: (+971) 4 331 36 79

Email: dai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch

Website: www.eda.admin.ch/dubai


The difference between consulates found in Dubai 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 Dubai

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 Dubai

Most consulates in Dubai need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.