Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco
As the official representation of Switzerland on the ground, the Consulate General carries out a variety of tasks within its designated regional consular district. It supports Swiss citizens, maintains contact with local authorities and institutions, and promotes bilateral relations in the areas of consular affairs, economy, culture and science.

Responsibilities
States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
Welcome
A greeting from the Consul General.
Swiss visa desk in San Francisco
There are different types of short-stay and long-stay visas, some of which are preapproved by the Swiss authorities and can be collected using a simple process at our consulate. This page provides further information about applying for a visa with the Swiss Consulate in San Francisco.
Newsletter
News and insights directly from our representation – subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed.
Events
Stay up to date on events hosted by the Swiss representations – cultural, political, and economic events that build bridges between the two countries.
Jobs vacancies
Local job vacancies and internships.
Partners
List of partners supporting our projects.
Links
Swiss Citizen Services
- register with the Swiss Consulate in San Francisco
- order a Swiss passport or ID Card
- register a marriage / divorce / death / births of children in Switzerland
- travel to the US as a tourist and need further information
- Biometric Mobile Passport Service
Swiss related links
- Representations in the United States of America
- Swiss Clubs
- Magazine for Swiss Abroad
- swissnex
- Swiss Business Hubs
- Swiss World (Facts and Information)
- Swiss info
- Switzerland Tourism
- Swiss Benevolent Society San Francisco, Scholarships
- Swiss Benevolent Society San Francisco, SBSSF Brochure
- Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco