Switzerland

• Introduction
• Agreements
• News

Introduction

Capital: Bern
Official Languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh

Switzerland (Swiss Confederation) is a country located in Central Europe, known for its political neutrality, high quality of life, and Alpine landscapes. It borders Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in the world, with a strong diplomatic tradition and the headquarters of several international organizations.

Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Time Zone: UTC +1 (standard time); UTC +2 (daylight saving time)
Telephone Code: +41

Tourist Attractions:

• Swiss Alps (Zermatt, Jungfrau, Interlaken) – popular for winter sports and breathtaking mountain landscapes.

• Geneva – home to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross, featuring the famous Jet d’Eau.

• Zurich – financial and cultural center, with museums and a vibrant urban life.

• Bern – the capital, with its well-preserved medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Consular Visas
Brazilians do not need a visa for tourism or business in Switzerland for up to 90 days.
For stays longer than 90 days, study, work, or residence, the appropriate visa must be obtained in advance.

Embassy of Switzerland in Brazil (Brasília)
Address: SES, Avenida das Nações Qd. 811, Lot 41, 70448-900 Brasília / DF, Brazil
Tel: +41 31 371 85 15
Email: brasemb.berna@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-berna

Consulate General of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro
Address: Rua Cândido Mendes 157, 11th floor, 20241-220 Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Tel: +55 21 3806 2100
Email: riodejaneiro@eda.admin.ch / riodejaneiro.servicos@eda.admin.ch / riodejaneiro.visa@eda.admin.ch / hello.brazil@swissnex.org
Website: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/brazil/pt/home/representacoes.html

Embassy of Brazil in Bern (Switzerland)
Address: Monbijoustrasse 68, 3007 Bern
Tel: +41 31 371 85 15
Email: brasemb.berna@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-berna

Consulate General of Brazil in Geneva
Address: 45, Rue de Lausanne, 1st floor, 1201 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 906 9420
Email: cg.genebra@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://ec-genebra.itamaraty.gov.br

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