Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

To the news overview
Quarantine regulations and mask obligation in public transport
Coronavirus
Quarantine regulations and mask obligation in public transport
Switzerland continuously adapts its entry regulations to the epidemiological situation. Among other things, travellers from certain areas have to submit themselves to quarantine.
06.07.2020
Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict
Syria
Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict
At the fourth Syria conference co-chaired by the UN and the EU, Switzerland pledged CHF 61 million to support people in need in Syria.
30.06.2020
Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19
Science-Diplomacy
Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19
The FDFA supports the ETH Zurich in the production of affordable ventilators in the Ukraine.
30.06.2020
The UN Charter 75 years on
UN Charter
The UN Charter 75 years on
The UN's principles and objectives still broadly correspond to Switzerland's interests and values.
26.06.2020
94 tons of relief goods for the people of Venezuela
Humanitarian aid
94 tons of relief goods for the people of Venezuela
In an interview, Manuel Bessler, Head of Humanitarian Aid, explains how Switzerland organises the transport of urgently needed medical aid supplies to Venezuela.  
19.06.2020
Travelling abroad icon: Globe with a mouse pointer in the foreground.
Travelling abroad
Travelling to Switzerland icon: Suitcase in an outline map of Switzerland
Travelling to Switzerland
Emigration icon: Backpack
Emigration & return
Living abroad icon: Globe with a small house in the foreground
Living abroad
Helpline icon: Headset with microphone
Helpline
Online desk icon: Finger clicking on a screen
Online desk
Travel Admin App icon: Globe with a suitcase in the foreground below the Swiss federal coat of arms
Travel Admin App
Publications icon: Documents with lines of text
Publications

THEMES & DOSSIERS

CORONAVIRUS
CORONAVIRUS
"What does the FDFA advise?"
Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.
AVIS28
AVIS28
Agile Swiss foreign policy
AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”
Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.
Foreign policy
Foreign policy
Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23
The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.
International cooperation
International cooperation
Greater focus and impact
Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.
Europe
Europe
Institutional agreement
Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.
The FDFA online
Social media channels
Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Xing
Swiss representations abroad
Federal Administration online
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA