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Situation in the Middle East

Crisis

Updated on 8 Apr 2026

Switzerland's position and information for Swiss citizens and travellers in the region.

Published on 1 February 2026

Notification by residents’ register offices

The Swiss Abroad Act (SAA) came into force on 1 November 2015. Under Articles 12 and 13 of the SAA, residents’ register offices are required to notify the FDFA whenever a Swiss citizen relocates abroad or returns to the commune.

1 February 2026

Electronic notification system via sedex

Information for residents’ register offices on notifying the FDFA electronically of departures and returns of Swiss nationals.

1 February 2026

Manual notification

Information for residents’ register offices on sending departure and return notifications for Swiss nationals.

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