Swiss nationals living abroad

Comprehensive information on living and working in an EU/EFTA member state

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.

We provide information on services for Swiss citizens abroad, your rights and obligations, and how you can continue to stay in touch with Switzerland.

Young Swiss Abroad

Portal for young Swiss abroad.

Statistics on the Swiss Abroad

Our statistics provide information on the most popular emigration destinations and the largest Swiss communities abroad.

A mobile phone in a trouser pocket with a stitched outline of the Matterhorn announces the launch of the SwissInTouch application. — The app is available now at www.swissintouch.ch. © FDFA

SwissInTouch – the app for the Swiss community abroad

SwissInTouch: the app for the Swiss community abroad provides information on important topics and direct access to consular services.

Alongside various Swiss associations abroad, the OSA promotes relations among Swiss nationals and between the latter and their home country. It represents their interests in Switzerland, publishes the periodical «Swiss Review» and provides a broad range of services (e.g. youth exchange programmes, emergency assistance fund).

Organisation of the Swiss Abroad