Embassy of Switzerland in Federal Republic of Germany

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Dossier: Living and working in the European Union (PDF, Number of pages 38, 998.0 kB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in der Europäischen Union
Dossier: Vivere e lavorare nell' Unione Europea

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

With the online desk you have the possibility to access consular services, such as registering in the Swiss Abroad Register, notifications of changes of civil status, changes of address.

Online desk

Helpline FDFA

Matters relating to consular services
Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 or
Tel. +41 58 465 33 33
365 days a year – around the clock
Services provided by the Helpline FDFA

Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad

Swiss citizens residing abroad can use the online desk to access consular services.
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