Switzerland - Consulate of United Kingdom in Geneva |
You are a Swiss citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Geneva situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Geneva could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Geneva and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.
Sorry there is no consulate of United Kingdom in Geneva !
However, United Kingdom could have more than one consulate in Switzerland besides Geneva.
When United Kingdom has more consulates located in Switzerland ouside of Geneva you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United Kingdom in Switzerland of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Geneva 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 United Kingdom in Switzerland besides Geneva
Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Switzerland
British Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Thunstrasse 50
3005 Berne
Switzerland
Email: - Tel: (+41) (31) 359 7700
- Website: ukinswitzerland.fco.gov.uk
Consulate Appointment in Geneva
Most consulates in Geneva need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Geneva 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 Geneva 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 United Kingdom.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Geneva please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.