Switzerland - Consulate of Taiwan in Bern

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

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Taiwanese Representative Office in Bern, Kirchenfeldstrasse 14, 3005 Bern, Switzerland

Tel: (+41) (31) 382-2927

Fax: (+41) (31) 382-1523

Email: taipei.delegation@bluewin.ch

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Bern 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 Taiwan in Switzerland besides Bern

Taiwanese Representative Office in Bern, Kirchenfeldstrasse 14, 3005 Bern, Switzerland
Email: taipei.delegation@bluewin.ch - Tel: (+41) (31) 382-2927 - Website:

Taiwanese Trade Office in Geneva, 56, rue de Moillebeau 1209 Geneve Switzerland
Email: tpe-gva@iprolink.ch - Tel: (+41) (22) 919-7070 - Website:

Or the embassy of Taiwan in Switzerland

(There is no embassy of Taiwan located in Switzerland)

Consulate Appointment in Bern

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

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