Embassy of Ecuador in Bern

The Embassy of Ecuador in Bern serves as Ecuador's diplomatic mission in Switzerland, located in the historic Kramgasse street in Bern's old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The embassy provides consular services to Ecuadorian nationals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, processes visa applications for Swiss residents traveling to Ecuador, and facilitates bilateral relations between Ecuador and Switzerland in areas including trade, development cooperation, and cultural exchange. The embassy is situated in central Bern, easily accessible by public transportation from Bern's main railway station.

The consular section provides services for Ecuadorian nationals including passport issuance and renewal, civil registration (births, marriages, deaths), notarial services, document legalization, and emergency consular assistance. Ecuadorian citizens in Switzerland facing emergencies such as document loss, arrest, or hospitalization can contact the embassy for support. Most consular services require advance appointments. The consular telephone line (+41 31 351 17 55) is available during office hours for inquiries and appointment scheduling.

The embassy provides information and support for business relations between Ecuador and Switzerland. Swiss companies interested in investment opportunities in Ecuador can contact the embassy for preliminary market information and business contacts. The embassy facilitates connections between Swiss and Ecuadorian business entities and provides guidance on Ecuador's investment framework, free trade zones, and economic sectors open to foreign investment including tourism, renewable energy, agriculture, and services.

The Embassy of Ecuador in Bern has jurisdiction over Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Additional consular representation in Switzerland includes an honorary consulate in Geneva (Chemin Rieu 18, 1208 Geneva, phone: +41 22 732 22 23) and an honorary consulate in Zurich (Schiffbaustrasse 2, 8005 Zurich, phone: +41 44 396 92 82). Swiss residents requiring consular assistance should contact the embassy in Bern or the nearest consular office for services.

The embassy is located in Bern's historic old city on Kramgasse, one of the medieval city's main streets. The location is accessible via Bern's public transportation network, with the nearest tram stops being Zytglogge and Bärenplatz. Visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification to enter the embassy. The embassy observes both Ecuadorian and Swiss public holidays. Ecuador's national holiday is August 10 (Independence Day). For current travel advisories, health recommendations, and entry requirements for Ecuador, contact the embassy or consult Ecuador's foreign ministry website. Limited street parking is available in the old city; public transportation is recommended.