The Swiss Ambassador

USA country dossier

Comprehensive information on living and working in the United States of America.

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.

Ambassador Ralf Heckner

Learn more about Ambassador Heckner and his diplomatic career (PDF, 1 Page, 207.4 kB)

Ambassador Ralf Heckner presents credentials to President Joseph R. Biden

Ambassador Heckner presenting his credentials © The White House

Swiss Ambassador to the United States, Ralf Heckner, presented his credentials to President Joseph R. Biden during a ceremony on September 20, 2024.

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.

Helpline FDFA

Matters relating to consular services
Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 or
Tel. +41 58 465 33 33
365 days a year – around the clock

Monday	08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 16:00
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Monday	09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:00
Thursday	09:00 - 12:00
Friday	09:00 - 12:00
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

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Ambassador Ralf Heckner

Ambassador Ralf Heckner presents credentials to President Joseph R. Biden

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