Improving public safety and security

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Members of the fire and rescue corps exercising on a dump for construction waste materials in Slovakia — SDC

CHF 103 million of the enlargement contribution flows into 62 projects for improving public safety in the partner countries. Improving public safety in the partner countries is in Switzerland's own interest as the projects also contribute toward fighting cross-border crime.

The Swiss contribution