Information for Swiss authorities
The FDFA works closely with the Swiss authorities to ensure that appropriate services are provided to Swiss nationals abroad, including registering in the Register of the Swiss Abroad, exercising voting rights and delivering social assistance.
This page provides information to Swiss authorities on cooperating with the FDFA or with Swiss representations abroad.
Social assistance for Swiss citizens abroad who are in Switzerland
Information for cantonal social service offices on social assistance for Swiss nationals who have returned from abroad or are staying temporarily in Switzerland.
Notification by residents’ register offices
Information for residents’ register offices concerning departures and returns of Swiss nationals.
Voting rights: notification system
Information on the notification system for changes to the electoral register details of Swiss nationals living abroad.
Contact
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Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
Consular Directorate CD
Effingerstrasse 27
3003 Bern
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
Consular Directorate CD
Effingerstrasse 27
3003 Bern