Croatia Embassy in Bern

The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Bern serves as the principal diplomatic mission representing Croatia in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Located on Thunstrasse in Bern, the embassy maintains comprehensive diplomatic relations between Croatia and Switzerland, two European nations with strong economic and cultural ties. The embassy provides consular services to Croatian nationals throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and assists Swiss citizens with matters related to Croatia. Croatia and Switzerland share strong bilateral relations in trade, investment, tourism, and international cooperation. Switzerland is an important economic partner for Croatia, with significant Swiss investment in Croatian tourism, banking, and pharmaceutical sectors. The current Ambassador is Dr. Andrea Bekić. The embassy coordinates with Croatian communities across Switzerland and promotes Croatian culture, economy, and interests.

The embassy provides comprehensive consular services for Croatian nationals residing in or visiting Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Services include passport issuance and renewal for Croatian citizens, national identity card (osobna iskaznica) processing, birth registration for children born in Switzerland to Croatian parents, civil status registration including marriages and deaths, document legalization and apostille services for papers intended for use in Croatia, notarial services including powers of attorney and statutory declarations, certification of documents and signatures, and emergency assistance for Croatian nationals in distress. The embassy assists with consular registration for Croatian citizens living in Switzerland, electoral registration for voting from abroad, and coordination with Swiss authorities. A dedicated consular email (crocons.bern@mvep.hr) and phone line (+41 31 352 02 79) are available for consular inquiries. An emergency hotline (+41 79 431 19 17) operates outside office hours for urgent matters affecting Croatian nationals.

The embassy is located on Thunstrasse in Bern, accessible by public transportation including tram and bus services. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-16:30, providing extended availability compared to many other embassies. The embassy maintains separate contact points: general inquiries to vrhbern@mvep.hr, consular matters to crocons.bern@mvep.hr and +41 31 352 02 79. For urgent consular assistance outside office hours, Croatian nationals should call the emergency hotline at +41 79 431 19 17. Important: The embassy also represents Croatian interests in the Principality of Liechtenstein; nationals of both Switzerland and Liechtenstein should contact this embassy for Croatia-related matters. As both Croatia and Switzerland participate in the Schengen Area, most travel between the countries is governed by Schengen regulations rather than bilateral visa requirements. The embassy is closed on Swiss federal holidays and Croatian national holidays.