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Entry restrictions into the United States

Entry restrictions into the United States

The relevant services of the FDFA, including the Swiss Embassy in the United States, are analysing the possible consequences of the restrictions.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on official visit to Paris

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on official visit to Paris

The head of the FDFA discussed a number of issues with his counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, including the fight against the coronavirus.

Switzerland's commitment to gender equality and women's rights worldwide

International Organisations

Switzerland's commitment to gender equality and women's rights worldwide

Twenty-five years after the Beijing Conference, Switzerland is in New York to reaffirm its commitment and present a review of its efforts in the face of a large number of continuing challenges.

8 March: International Women's Day

Generation equality

8 March: International Women's Day

8 women and men demonstrate the diversity of Switzerland's engagement around the world

8 March: "A person's gender must not be an issue"

8 March: "A person's gender must not be an issue"

Marking International Women's Day, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis reminds us of the challenges that remain in terms of women's rights.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Discover the world with the FDFA and with peace mind

It doesn't matter if you're a backpacker or a jet-setter: the FDFA provides a wide range of services for anyone who wants to travel abroad.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

Multilateralism

Multilateralism

FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues

Switzerland is committed at several levels to protecting refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.