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British Embassy Berne · Bern, Switzerland
All emergencies 112: Swiss federal portal: 112 connects to the police emergency control centre and is the main emergency number in Switzerland. Police direct line 117, fire 118, ambulance 144. Source: https://www.ch.ch/en/safety-and-justice/emergencies-and-danger/. Verified 2026-09-29. Police 117: Swiss police emergency number. 112 also connects to the police control centre. Source: https://www.ch.ch/en/safety-and-justice/emergencies-and-danger/. Verified 2026-09-29. Ambulance 144: Swiss ambulance emergency number. Source: https://www.ch.ch/en/safety-and-justice/emergencies-and-danger/. Verified 2026-09-29. Fire 118: Swiss fire service emergency number. Source: https://www.ch.ch/en/safety-and-justice/emergencies-and-danger/. Verified 2026-09-29.
Local UK consular office listed by GOV.UK for Switzerland.
To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/switzerland/british-embassy-berne Consular enquiries Consular enquiries and enquiries regarding your personal situation as a UK national living in Switzerland after EU exit should be submitted via our contact form. Please note that visa questions will not be answered. Find more information on visa & immigration here. Notarial services Notarial services are by appointment only. See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad. Public holidays 2026 The British Embassy will be closed to the public on the following days in 2026: Date Day Holiday 01 January Thursday New Year’s Day 02 January Friday St Berchtold’s Day 03 April Friday Good Friday 06 April Monday Easter Monday 01 May Friday Labour Day 14 May Thursday Ascension Day 25 May Monday Whit Monday & Spring Bank Holiday 03 August Monday Swiss National Day (in lieu) 31 August Monday Summer Bank Holiday 23 November Monday Onion Market (Zibel
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