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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.

Mr Pascal Décosterd, currently general consul in Barcelona, has been appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Republic of Ecuador. Mr Décosterd is to replace Ambassador Roland Fischerto whom a new task will soon be assigned.

Mr Pierre de Cocatrix, currently director of the office of the secretary-general of the International Organisation of la Francophonie in Paris, has been appointed director of the Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI) in Geneva. He has been accorded the title of ambassador.

Mr Paul Fivat, currently retired, has been appointed special envoy for the Geneva Conventions. The duration of this function, which he has fulfilled since 1 August 2014, is set until 30 November 2014, subject to extension. He has been accorded the title of ambassador.