Philippine Embassy | Berne, Switzerland

Philippine Embassy Building, Berne, Switzerland

Botschaft der Philippinen | Ambassade des Philippines Kirchenfeldstrasse 73, CH-3005 Berne, Switzerland

MABUHAY! Welcome to the Official Website of the Philippine Embassy in Berne, Switzerland.

The Philippine Embassy in Berne is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to
Friday except on Swiss and Philippine public holidays.

We are pleased to provide you accurate and current information about the Philippines, particularly on the various aspects of its relations with Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as general information about the Philippines (like area, size, location, form of government).

Likewise, we are glad to update you on:

The economic prospects and business opportunities in the Philippines (e.g. investment, trade, manpower resources, tourism destinations, etc.);
Consular services available ( e.g. passports, visas, registrations, authentications, notarials; assistance to nationals);
Embassy projects and activities; and
Filipino community events.

We also invite you to refer to our section on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) covering a wide range of important topics and issues.

Thank you for visiting our Website and we would be happy to receive your comments and suggestions.

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Notices/Announcements

The Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc. (BBFI), in coordination with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the private sector, has opened its search for the 2013 Bagong Bayani Awardees.

The Bagong Bayani Awards (BBA) is a major program of the BBFI to pay tribute to the country's outstanding OFWs for their significant efforts in fostering goodwill among peoples of the world, enhancing the image of the Filipino as a competent and responsible worker and contributing to the nation's foreign exchange earnings.

The deadline for submission of nominations is on 31 August 2013. Click here for the official nomination form.

CONSULAR

Starting Friday, 1 March 2013, Post Finance Swiss Post will no longer be accepting Postanweisung/ Postal Money order. Applicants can send their cash/ payments by "registered letter" value added service. Letter contents are insured up to a value of 500 francs. Cash can also be sent by A Mail Plus, the contents of which are insured up to a value of 100 francs.

Passport Requirements

Visa Requirements

Notarials, Authentication, Certification

Civil Registry (Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death)

Important!!!

Power failures, technical breakdowns and natural calamities may delay the release of passports. Applicants are advised to book flights taking into consideration such incidents. NO REFUND of fees will be made on account of these unforeseen delays.

The public is advised to secure their passports prior to booking their flights.

Flight bookings should ONLY be made if passports are still valid for at least six (6) months.

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Ang mga di-inaasahang pagkawala ng kuryente, pagkasira ng makina at pagtigil ng proseso dahil sa kalamidad ay maaaring makaabala sa pagre-release ng pasaporte. Pinapayuhan ang mga aplikante na isaalang-alang ito sa kanilang pagpapagawa ng flight booking. HINDI MAISASAULI ANG BINAYARAN NA PASSPORT EXPRESS FEE DAHIL SA MGA NABANGGIT NA KADAHILANAN.

Pinapayuhan ang publiko na kumuha muna ng pasaporte bago magpagawa ng flight booking.

Dapat lamang magpagawa ng flight booking kung ang pasaporte ay may bisa pa na di-kukulangin sa anim (6) na buwan.

Procedure for Payment of Immigration Annual Report Fee

Exclusion of Temporary Visitors with No Return/Outbound Tickets

Foreign Service Circular No. 75-12
Entry Visas for Holders of Travel Documents

Updates for NBI Clearance Application

Important Announcement For Filipino Spouses/Partners Of Foreign Nationals

Guidance and Counseling Session for spouses and other partners
of foreign nationals (first come, first serve basis)
Starting July 16, 2012

Advisory on Philippine Passports - Phasing out manually scripted passports by 2014.

Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar schedule for emigrants 20-59 Years Old (first come, first serve basis) Starting July 16, 2012

Guidelines for the accreditation of foreign media to the Philippines

MIGRATION

Information on the Au Pair Program

The Philippine-Swiss Agreement on the Exchange of Professional and Technical Trainees

Balik Manggagawa Online Appointment System where vacationing OFWs have the option to set an appointment with the POEA for the processing of their OEC or exit clearance.

MISCELLANEOUS

MITTEILUNG

Die Philippinische Botschaft in der Schweiz hat die Meldung erhalten dass ein gewisser ausländischer Staatsangehöriger namens A. Weinert, wohnhaft auf den Philippinen, im Namen der Firma „EEI Corporation“ Arbeitskräfte anwirbt.

Angeblich verschwand Herr Weinert nachdem er hunderte Schweizer Franken, durch Banküberweisungen von Interessenten in der Schweiz, erhalten hatte.

Hiermit sollen Schweizer Bürger in Kenntnis gesetzt werden dass dies ein Betrug ist, und dass die EEI Corporation keine Arbeitskräfte in der Schweiz anwirbt.

NOTICE

It has been reported to the Philippine Embassy in Switzerland that a certain foreign national by the name of Mr. A. Weinert, based in the Philippines, has been recruiting Swiss nationals in Switzerland using the name of the company “EEI Corporation”.

Mr. Weinert allegedly collects several hundred Swiss francs from interested parties in Switzerland, via bank transfers, and then disappears from his victims.

Swiss nationals are hereby notified that this is a scam and that EEI Corporation has denied undertaking any recruitment activity in Switzerland.

Public warned vs fake OWWA receipts

DTI Public Advisory on Cargo Forwarding

Information on My Shelter Foundation and the solar bottle bulb technology

DFA Tourism Information Portal

13th World Underwater Federation Elective General Assembly, Cebu City, Philippines, 17-23 April 2013

Smiles for the World Photo Contest

The 4th University Scholars Leadership Symposium, 1 to 7 August 2013, Manila

An e-publication produced by the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office to honor the late Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and beloved Mayor of Naga City is now available for viewing click here.

Liham na Pasasalamat

2012 Independence Day Messages of the President and the Secretary

Renewal of Driver's License for Overseas Worker

University of the Philippines now offers distance learning degree and non-degree programs to Filipino overseas

Updates and Effects of Tropical Storm "Pablo" (As of 18 December 2012)

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, Cultural Center of the Philippines’ resident choral group, is inviting choir members from all over the world to compete for the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, to be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on 7-10 August 2013.

The three competition categories are as follows:
•    Chamber Choir
•    Vocal Ensemble
•    and Folk Music

Click here for details and information on how to join the competition.