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Types of Passport
- PA – without Biometrics Passport
- PM – with Biometrics Passport
- PD – Temporary Passport
- PB – Diplomatic Passport
Eligibility for Swiss Passport
You can apply for your passport if you fulfill the eligibility criteria:
- Swiss citizen
- You are a permanent resident of Switzerland holding a Swiss permanent residence (permit C)
- You have a valid permanent identity card.
What are the Documents Required?
Documents Required
- 1 recent passport size photograph
- The new Swiss identity card
Processing Fees of Passport
How to apply for a Swiss passport?
You can apply Swiss Passport:
- Online
- cantonal passport office
- Swiss Embassy or Consulate
How to apply for a Swiss passport and/or identity card online?
- Visit Swiss Passport online portal
- Select your place of domicile
- Enter your email address.
- You will receive an email with a link to enter your personal data.
- Enter the data relevant to your application.
- Once you have completed your application, you can place another application for another family member (your address and family name will automatically appear in this application), and the same email address will be used for communication.
- After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming successful registration.
- Your application will be verified
- You will then receive another email inviting you to make an appointment to provide your biometric data.
- It consists of a photograph, a signature and fingerprints (for passport only).
- Appointments can be made online or over the phone.
Passport Validity
How to contact?
Phone: 0800 820 008
Opening Hours: The line is open from 9 to 11 a.m. and calls are free of charge.
Email: schweizerpass@fedpol.admin.ch
Passport renewal procedure in Switzerland
Click the above link to view Steps for Swiss Passport Renewal, Documents Required, Cost of Renewal, Processing time