Registration and deregistration, change of address
On this page you will find information about registering in the register of the Swiss abroad, the procedure for reporting a change of address and formalities to be completed on returning to Switzerland.
If you have relocated to live abroad, the Swiss representations (embassy or consulate) will be your first point of contact for all administrative matters (registration in the register of Swiss abroad, passport, civil status, voting rights etc.).
Your place of residence abroad is assigned to the consular district of a Swiss representation. Regular contact between you and the Swiss representation can be very helpful for both. It is mandatory for Swiss nationals resident abroad to register with a Swiss representation. A register of the Swiss abroad is maintained for this purpose.
Federal Act on Swiss Persons and Institutions Abroad (Swiss Abroad Act)
Online desk
The online desk allows you to access consular services such as registration in the register of the Swiss abroad and to notify changes in civil status, address etc.
Registration in the register of the Swiss abroad
Information about the registration procedure when taking up residence abroad.
Change of address abroad
Important information about change of address and contact details abroad.
Returning to Switzerland (deregistering from the register of the Swiss abroad)
Various administrative formalities need to be completed when returning to Switzerland.