
Swiss citizens have a passport and an identity card.
Travellers are advised to enquire at the appropriate embassy or consulate in Switzerland about the provisions for entering or transiting a country.
Foreign Representations in Switzerland
You can find helpful information on the FDFA website about the security situation in various countries and travelling abroad.
FDFA travel advice
For questions about ordering a pass-port/an identity card or what to do if you lose your passport/identity card contact the passport office in your canton of residence.
For general questions about the Swiss passport or identity card you can send us an e-mail or call us on 0800 820 008. The line is open from 9 to 11 a.m. and calls are free of charge.
Statutory provisions
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Federal Identity Documents Act
(SR 143.1)
(not available in English) -
Federal Identity Documents Ordinance
(SR 143.11)
(not available in English) -
Ordinance of the FDJP on Identity Documents for Swiss Nationals
(SR 143.111)
(not available in English) - ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP)
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Specifications Extended Access Control (EAC)
(not available in English)
- Swiss Government PKI
- Integration of biometric features in passports and travel documents
- Standards for security features and biometrics
Place of origin
Your commune no longer exists – New place of origin
If you cannot find your commune when submitting your online application, go to the following link:
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List of communes that no longer exist
(This document is not available in English)
Last modification 24.05.2022