Public holidays

Consular services (issuing of passports, identity cards, civil status changes, registrations) are provided in the Regional Consular Center Moscow. For services and visa issues, please always refer to the competent representation according to the given contact.

Services
Visa & entry to Switzerland

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.

2019
01 January	Tuesday	New Year
02 January	Wednesday	Saint Berchtold's Day
08 March	Friday	International Women's Day
21 March	Thursday	Navruz
19 April	Friday	Good Friday
22 April	Monday	Easter Monday
09 May	Thursday	Victory Day (Remembrance Day)
May 2019		Ramadan (Date not known yet)
July 2019		Kurban Khait*(Date not known yet)
01 August	Wednesday	National Day
01 October	Tuesday	Teacher's Day
24 December	Tuesday	Christmas Eve**
25 December	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 December	Thursday	Boxing Day
31 December	Tuesday	New Year's Eve**