Presentation of credentials

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.

The ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Maldives, Ms Salma Rasheed (resident in Geneva); the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Brian Neil Joseph Glover (resident in Geneva); the Republic of Peru, Mr Julio Hernán Garro Gálvez and the People's Republic of China, Mr Qian Minjian were received by President Karin Keller-Sutter at the Federal Palace on 2 July 2025 for the presentation of their credentials.