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The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Dossier: Living and working in the USA (PDF, Number of pages 37, 887.4 kB, French)

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Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in den USA
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare negli Stati Uniti

Given the current circumstances, the Swiss representations are operating at reduced capacity. Consular services will continue to be available for urgent and essential cases. In order to follow the recommended measures of social distancing, please limit your visits to the Embassy to appointments that have been scheduled in advance. Please contact your representation by e-mail and include your first name, name, date of birth and specify your situation and urgency.

Please contact the Embassy of Switzerland or the Consulate General of Switzerland which is in charge for your place of residence *) when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new Swiss passport or Swiss identity card, have moved or wish to apply for Swiss citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown list to the right.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from their Swiss representation.

*) You can find out which Swiss representation is in charge for your place of residence by clicking on the tab "Representations" in the grey ribbon above.

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.

Jobs at Swiss representations in the U.S. will be published here.

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regulary seeks qualified and motivated employees.

Job vacancies will be published through the state job web portal. You can tailor your search towards your requirements through various search criteria.

State job portal (de, fr, it)

Embassy of Switzerland in Washington D.C.

Academic Internships:

The Embassy of Switzerland is looking for 8 interns from September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021 or March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Please take a look at possibilities and requirements on our Academic Internships page

Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

Academic Internship:

The Consulate General in New York also offers 3 internship positions to qualified candidates in the following sections:

Economic Affairs and Communication
Culture and Education
Swiss Business Hub in New York and San Francisco

The purpose of these academic internships is to offer students or recent graduates an opportunity to discover the activities of a Swiss representation abroad and to become familiar with the diverse aspects of a diplomatic career.

All positions are full-time (40 hours per week) and run for 6 months. Remuneration for the positions is USD 2,700 per month.

For details and how to apply, read the document on internships.

Internships (PDF, 424.0 kB)

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

The candidate will be part of the administrative team, which supports the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations as well as the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York from a clerical standpoint.

Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than June 12, 2020 in electronic format (word or pdf) to nycjob@eda.admin.ch. Please write into the subject line “Receptionist / Administrative Assistant” to ensure timely processing of your application.

Job Description (PDF, 242.9 kB)

Administrative Assistant

You will be the assistant to the "Peace and Security" Team at the Mission. The Team is responsible for following the Switzerland’s priorities in the Peace and Security pillar of the United Nations (UN), and will be in this context particularly active in Switzerland’s campaign for a non-permanent seat in the Security Council.

Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than June 5, 2020 in electronic format (word or pdf) to nyc.job-application-un@eda.admin.ch Please write into the subject line "Administrative Assistant" to ensure timely processing of your application.

Job Description (PDF, 396.4 kB)