Brochures about 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.

Swissplained brochure 2023 (PDF, 29 Pages, 12.2 MB, Chinese)

‘Swissplained’ was the theme of the Swiss Embassy's public diplomacy cultural activities for 2022. The Swissplained Brochure provides a close view on Switzerland in various aspects: Swiss wine, Swiss cross, humanitarianism, VPET, animals & plants, open air festivals, public transport, crypto valley and multilingualism.

Diversity + Me brochure 2024 (PDF, 33 Pages, 11.7 MB, English)

‘Diversity + Me’ was the theme of the Swiss Embassy's public diplomacy cultural activities for 2023. The Diversity + Me Brochure focuses on multilingualism, multiculturalism, social mobility, disability, direct democracy, age, gender, HIV and LGBTQIA+. Each article includes short portraits of prominent Swiss people, to give an in-depth view of the challenges and successes of inclusion in Swiss society.