Embassy of Switzerland for Singapore - Address / Phone Number

Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore

Address: 1 Swiss Club Link, Singapore 288162
City: Singapore (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours)
Tel.:  +65 6468 5788 
Fax: +65 6466 8245 
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 12.00
Jurisdiction: Singapore and Brunei Darussalam 

As the official representation of Switzerland, the embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture. The embassy supports cooperation between Switzerland and the host country. In this respect, close contact with the respective ministries of economic affairs is important. Bilateral meetings organised by the embassy are used to strengthen relations between Switzerland and Singapore.

The Embassy provides consular services related to the following matters:

• Issuance of attestations and certificates;
• Citizenship matters;
• Civil status affairs (marriage, birth, death, etc.);
• Issuance of criminal records;
• Emergency assistance for Swiss citizens in distress;
• Legalisation of documents;
• Issuance of passports and identity cards;
• Political rights to vote;
• Registration, deregistration and change of address;
• Social security and social insurance;
• Registration of Swiss citizens abroad.

The loss or theft of a Swiss ID document abroad must be reported as soon as possible to the local police as well as to the relevant Swiss representation. A police report (declaration of loss) is also required to make it possible to prepare a new identity document, such as a temporary passport. Some countries may require such a document in order to leave their territory. It can also be useful when seeking reimbursement from an insurance company.

Swiss passports/identity cards which have been reported lost or stolen to a Swiss representation are entered in a Federal Office of Police (fedpol) file, and if subsequently recovered must not be used in an ID check or for travel, to avoid future difficulties. They are to be quickly returned to a Swiss authority for destruction.

Singapore citizens in possession of a valid passport do not need a visa to enter Switzerland and the countries of the Schengen Agreement as tourists or business travellers if they do not stay longer than 90 days within 6 months. Citizens of other countries might require a visa to travel to Switzerland.

All applicants need an appointment in order to submit their Schengen visa application with the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore. Visa processing time can take between 5 -15 working days, hence it is advisable to apply for visa 3-4 weeks prior to the departure. 

Payments are to be made by cash only & no express visa will be accepted.