New Swiss passport available now
Since yesterday, the new Swiss passport can be ordered at the cantonal passport offices or the Swiss representations abroad. This is new.
The new Swiss passport is available now and can be ordered from cantonal passport offices or Swiss representations abroad. According to the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol), the new passport series meets the latest standards for identification features.
As before, the biometric data is stored on the microchip, which is located in the booklet of the passport. According to the Federal Police, the chip data can only be read in each case with a device that guarantees encrypted transmission. According to the Fedpol, the fingerprints are specially protected and can only be read in countries with equivalent data protection as Switzerland.
In terms of symbolism, the new passport is intended to represent cosmopolitanism and a sense of home. The theme of mountains runs through all pages of the 26 cantons.
Old passport remains valid
In addition to the ordinary Swiss passport, the new passport series includes the diplomatic passport, the service passport, the travel document for refugees and a passport for foreigners living in Switzerland.
All existing passport documents will remain valid until they expire. In the first half of 2023, there will also be a new identity card. Anyone who wants the new passport must report to the cantonal passport offices or a representation abroad for an appointment to have their biometric data recorded.
Source: Fedpol/Editorial Office
