Swiss citizens abroadSkip to main contentSwiss federal authoritiesLanguage dropdown English selectedDEFRITEN Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA FDFA Federal Department of Foreign Affairs  FDFA Search Search Helpline Jobs Protocol Media Contact Published on 1 July 2026 Swiss citizens abroad As a Swiss citizen, you also benefit from a wide range of services from your home country when you are abroad. If you already live abroad or are planning to move abroad, you will find useful information and videos on specific topics relating to the Swiss community abroad here. Swiss authorities can also find information here on cooperation with the FDFA or with Swiss representations abroad. President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin: National Day 2026 greetings for the Swiss abroad 1st of August address of the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin (PDF) Swiss national anthem (Swiss Psalm) (de, fr, it) Download the video Upcoming webinars 15 September 2026 Old-age pension provision 17 November 2026 Offers for young Swiss people abroad Past webinars on specific topics relating to the Swiss community abroad Returning to Switzerland as a Binational Family, 16.06.2026 Political rights for Swiss citizens abroad, 04.11.2025 The most important tax and financial topics for Swiss Abroad, 16.09.2025 Civil status – through the cycle of life with consular services, 17.06.2025 Working and job market in Switzerland, 10.12.2024 Challenges of returning to Switzerland at retirement age, 15.10.2024 Returning to Switzerland for education or training, 11.06.2024 Ageing Abroad and banking for the Swiss Abroad, 13.12.2023 Ageing Abroad and Health insurance for Swiss Abroad, 17.10.2023 Military service for Swiss Abroad, 20. and 21.09.2023 Ageing Abroad and Estate Planning, 13.06.2023 Ageing Abroad and OASI, 09.02.2023 1 February 2026 Services for Swiss nationals abroad Overview of consular services for Swiss nationals abroad and the FDFA Helpline, which provides information on consular matters. More about «Services for Swiss nationals abroad» 1 February 2026 Online desk for Swiss nationals living abroad Information about the FDFA’s online desk for Swiss nationals living abroad. More about «Online desk for Swiss nationals living abroad» 1 February 2026 SwissInTouch – the app for the Swiss community abroad Information about the SwissInTouch app for Swiss nationals living abroad. More about «SwissInTouch – the app for the Swiss community abroad» 2 June 2026 Young Swiss Abroad Useful information for young Swiss nationals abroad More about «Young Swiss Abroad» 1 February 2026 Retiring abroad Get yourself informed about the implications of retiring abroad and the challenges that come with it. More about «Retiring abroad» 11 March 2026 Voting and electoral rights Information on the voting and electoral rights of Swiss citizens abroad. More about «Voting and electoral rights» 1 February 2026 The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad SwissCommunity Useful information about the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) SwissCommunity, its remit and services. More about «The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad SwissCommunity» 1 February 2026 Swiss schools abroad Information on Swiss schools abroad and the association educationsuisse. More about «Swiss schools abroad» 1 February 2026 Square of the Swiss Abroad Information on the Square of the Swiss Abroad in Brunnen. More about «Square of the Swiss Abroad» 31 March 2026 Statistics on the Swiss abroad At the end of 2025, 838 600 Swiss citizens lived abroad. Their numbers have continued to grow since 2024 (+11 900 people or +1.4%). More about «Statistics on the Swiss abroad» 1 February 2026 Information for Swiss authorities Information for Swiss authorities on social assistance for Swiss nationals abroad while in Switzerland, registering at the residents' registration office and exercising voting rights. More about «Information for Swiss authorities» Contact Innovation and Partnerships Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA Consular Directorate CD Effingerstrasse 27 3003 BernHelpline +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33 [email protected] About the FDFA The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council. The FDFA consists of the organisational units at head office in Bern and Switzerland's external network. © EDA/DFAE/FDFA Social Media Facebook X Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Online desk FDFA Websites Switzerland around the world Swiss representations to international organizations International cooperation Switzerland's European policy About Switzerland Swiss Maritime Navigation Office Terms and conditions Accessibility Impressum