Instead, you may mail your complete Schengen visa application to the representation competent for your place of residence. If your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you will not have to register them again in person. You will need to schedule an appointment with the representation competent for your place of residence. If your fingerprints have not been recorded, personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory. *) 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. Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from their Swiss representation. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown list to the right. 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. Please contact your representation by e-mail and include your first name, name, date of birth and specify your situation and urgency. 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. Consular services will continue to be available for urgent and essential cases. Given the current circumstances, the Swiss representations are operating at reduced capacity. Switzerland’s contribution to the enlarged EU Switzerland and the United States of Americaįederal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFAįederal Department of Justice and Police FDJPįederal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPSįederal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAERįederal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications DETEC

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