Important Information

News seen from the Swiss perspective : www.swissinfo.ch

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.

13.06.2025 – Developments in the region

All scheduled visits at the Embassy are cancelled today, Friday, June 13, in line with the recommendations by Israeli authorities. The Embassy of Switzerland remains open and reachable by phone and e-mail. For all emergencies, kindly also refer to the FDFA 24/7 Helpline: +41 800-24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33

Travelling to Israel for tourism and other non-urgent purposes is not recommended Travel to parts of the country is generally discouraged.

Please follow the FDFA's travel advice and inform yourself about the current situation and follow the instructions of the local authorities. (www.oref.org.il/en – the link only works in Israel).