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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.

Elected women representatives discussing the foundations of leadership for meaningful political participation. © QB Maharjan

The political transformation of Nepal from a centralised unitary government into a federal system of government, in which all people can participate, addresses the root causes of conflict in Nepal. The implementation of the 2015 Constitution is thus not only the pathway towards lasting peace, but also a historic opportunity to promote sustainable and inclusive development and democratic accountability. Nepal has come a long way in implementing federalism and made remarkable progress in a very short time.

Despite the positive achievements, federalisation in Nepal remains unfinished business – the shift from a unitary to a federal state is a highly political process. Based on its long-term partnership, trust and access to political decision-makers, Switzerland is uniquely placed to support federal state building and accompany Nepal on the road towards federalisation. It will continue to do so by working closely with all three spheres of government, supporting the strengthening of intergovernmental collaboration, specifically between provincial and local governments, in line with the 3C principle (collaboration, coordination and coexistence) of the Constitution. Swiss interventions aim to strengthen the constitutional mandates of the provincial and local governments so that they can provide services to their citizens in an inclusive manner. Switzerland will also uphold its diplomatic commitment to supporting Nepal in concluding the peace process and ending impunity.