Advice for Swiss abroad [CH] [de] [fr] [it]

published by  Federal Departement of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) , 2009

The number of Swiss who take the plunge to live abroad is growing year by year. For those prepared to take this step, there are a great many obstacles and questions to be resolved. How do I exercise my political rights from abroad? Whom do I contact when I need a new Swiss passport? Which media report comprehensively on Swiss affairs and can be accessed from abroad? The answers to these and many other questions about living abroad are contained in the new “Advice for Swiss Abroad”.

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Droits aux prestations pour les Suisses et Suissesses de l'étranger [CH] [fr]

published by  seco , (author/publisher)

Leaflet on the social security rights of Swiss nationals abroad. 6 pages.

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Statistics on Swiss citizens in China in 2008 [CH] [de]

published by  Federal Office of Statistics , 2008

Swiss population in China increased in 2008 from 3015 to 3297 citizens. All consular section are concerned.

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Info for Swiss Citizens living abroad [CH] [en] [de] [fr]

published by  Federal Department of foreign affairs

This is a very useful link with all the important addresses that might interest Swiss Citizens living abroad.

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FAQ - consular affairs  [CH] [en] [de] [fr]

published by  Federal Departement of foreign affairs

This documents answers the frequently asked questions one has about various administrative issues such as registration with the embassy or consulate general, passports and identity card, elections, referendums and initiatives, social issues, changes of civil status, births and Swiss citizenship, information when living and working abroad, and more.

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Memento for the Newly Arrived [CH] [de] [fr][it]

published by  Federal Departement of foreign affairs

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If You're Planning a Trip… [CH] [fr]

published by  Federal Departement of foreign affairs

Tips and advice for your journey, useful addresses.

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How do your Children become or remain Swiss Citizens? [CH] [en]

published by  Federal Department of Foreign affairs , 2006

A two page document on Swiss citizenship.This documents introduces you to two ways for your child to become or remain a Swiss citizen, either by birth or by simplified naturalization. This document also gives you some useful information about reinstatement of Swiss Citizenship, fees, etc.

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Simplified Naturalization of the Foreign Spouse of a Swiss Citizen living abroad [CH] [en]

published by  Federal Department of Foreign Affairs , 1992

This documents describes the legal and general requirements for the naturalization of the a foreign spouse of a Swiss citizen. He or she can apply for a simplified naturalization at the competent Swiss representation abroad. It also gives the link for the fees and for further information.

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