Thailand - Consulate of Switzerland in Phuket |
You are a Thai citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Phuket situated in Thailand. A consulate in Phuket could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Phuket and Thailand in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Phuket 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 Thailand besides Phuket
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Frangipani Serviced Residences - 11/1 Soi 13/1 Praproklao Road - T. Sriphoom / A. Muang - Chiang Mai 50200 - ThailandEmail: chiangmai@honrep.ch - Tel: (+66) 53 225 000 & (+66) 81 882 7562 - Website:
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Phuket, Thailand - Patong Beach Hotel - 124 Taweewongse Road - Patong Beach - Phuket 83150 - Thailand
Email: phuket@honrep.ch - Tel: (+66) 76 340 900 & (+66) 81 891 59 87 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Thailand
Swiss Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
35 North Wireless Road
P.O. Box 821
Bangkok 10501
Thailand
Email: vertretung@ban.rep.admin.ch
- Tel: (+66) 2 253 01 56
(+66) 2 253 01 60
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/bangkok
Consulate Appointment in Phuket
Most consulates in Phuket need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Phuket 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 Phuket 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 Thailand or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Phuket please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.