Israel - Consulate of Switzerland in Haifa

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

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Swiss Honorary Consulate in Haifa, Israel - 98 Hanassi Avenue - P.O. Box 6240 - 31061 Haifa - Israel

Tel: (+972) 4 838 14 08

Fax: (+972) 4 837 13 53

Email: haifa@honrep.ch

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Haifa 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 Israel besides Haifa

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Eilat, Israel - Patio 872 - 88000 Eilat - Israel
Email: eilat@honrep.ch - Tel: (+972) 8 637 27 49 - Website:

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Haifa, Israel - 98 Hanassi Avenue - P.O. Box 6240 - 31061 Haifa - Israel
Email: haifa@honrep.ch - Tel: (+972) 4 838 14 08 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Israel

Swiss Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel 228 Rue Hayarkon P.O. Box 6068 61060 Tel Aviv Israel
Email: vertretung@tel.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+972) 3 546 44 55 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/telaviv

Consulate Appointment in Haifa

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

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