Lithuania - Consulate of Switzerland in Vilnius |
You are a Lithuanian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Vilnius situated in Lithuania. A consulate in Vilnius could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Vilnius and Lithuania in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Vilnius 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 Lithuania besides Vilnius
Swiss Consulate General in Vilnius, Lithuania Lvovo 25 09320 Vilnius LithuaniaEmail: vilnius@honrep.ch - Tel: (+370) 5 203 29 69 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/riga
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Lithuania
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Lithuania)
Consulate Appointment in Vilnius
Most consulates in Vilnius need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Lithuania or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Vilnius please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.