Renminbi clearing services now available in 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.

The establishment of the CCB Zurich branch as renminbi clearing bank is a further milestone in the bilateral financial cooperation between China and Switzerland. The availability of renminbi clearing services will facilitate and promote the use of the renminbi in cross-border transactions between companies and financial institutions. Furthermore, the development of a renminbi market in Switzerland will contribute to the strength of Switzerland as a financial centre.