Saudi Arabia - Consulate of Switzerland in Jeddah |
You are a Saudi Arabian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Jeddah situated in Saudi Arabia. A consulate in Jeddah could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Jeddah and Saudi Arabia in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Jeddah 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 Saudi Arabia besides Jeddah
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Juffali Building, 3rd floor - Madinah Road, Kilo # 6 - P. O. Box 55015 - Jeddah 21534 - Saudia Arabia (NO VISA & PASSPORT SERVICE)Email: jeddah@honrep.ch - Tel: (+966) 12 667 2222 ext. 1934 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Saudi Arabia
Swiss Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic quarter
P.O. Box 94311
Riyadh 11693
Saudi Arabia
Email: rya.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
- Tel: (+966) 1 488 1291
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/riyadh
Consulate Appointment in Jeddah
Most consulates in Jeddah need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Saudi Arabia or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Jeddah please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.