Immigration and emigration
Here you will find some important sources of information about changing residence abroad. Most are from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
Online deskExternal link for the Swiss Abroad for consular services such as singing up to the Register of the Swiss Abroad, notifications of changes in civil status, changes of address, etc.
Order passport or identity cardExternal link
Useful linksExternal link for signing up to the Register of the Swiss Abroad (compulsory)
Curated information from the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad on the topics of emigration External linkand returninExternal linkg to Switzerland
Returning to Switzerland (deregister from the Register of the Swiss AbroadExternal link)
Checklist for returning to SwitzerlandExternal link from Soliswiss
Information from the government on the subject of emigrationExternal link.
Checklist for emigrationExternal link by Soliswiss
How do I acquire Swiss citizenshipExternal link?
Information for citizens abroad on compulsory military serviceExternal link in Switzerland
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