~2,000 Indians
Indians in Bern
Switzerland's federal capital hosts the Embassy of India and a tight-knit community of ~2,000 Indians — diplomats, academics, and professionals.
Community & Associations
Indian Association Berne (IAB)
Main community body — cultural events, India Day, Diwali celebrations
Bharatiya Association Berne
Cultural and social events for the broader Indian community
University of Bern Indian Students
Student association, academic networking
Embassy of India, Berne
Consular services: OCI, passport renewal, attestation, diaspora events
Embassy of India, Berne
Consular Services
- • Passport renewal and fresh applications
- • OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards
- • Document attestation / apostille
- • Emergency travel documents
- • Visa for third-country nationals
Contact
- 📍 Thunstrasse 5, 3005 Bern
- 📞 +41 31 350 11 10
- 🌐 indembassybern.gov.in
- ⏰ Mon–Fri, 9:00–13:00 (consular hours)
- ⚠️ Appointment required for most services
Indian Food in Bern
- 🍽️ Maharaja Palace (Marktgasse 32) — Family-friendly, North Indian, halal options
- 🍽️ India Gate Bern — Tandoor and curry house
- 🛒 Asian Deli Bern — Indian spices and groceries
- 🍱 Tiffin Network Bern — Community-run meal sharing (Facebook group)