Migration

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All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Vienna.

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Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Managing of migration issues

Migration - a successful partnership focusing on:

partnering up with diaspora to bring their know-how, skills, networks and investments to BiH.
providing professional assistance to BiH citizens who are returning to their homes.
improving border security and introducing a modern migration information system.

Switzerland’s response to migration crisis in BiH, January 2019

The Red Cross of the Federation of BiH, supported by Switzerland, provided food to migrants in Bihać. Migration Crisis in BiH

About 5,000 migrants, including families with children currently residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina are exposed to multiple social and protection risks. This number and harsh winter conditions have created a serious challenge for a small country with limited accommodation and financial capacities.

Based on the needs identified by the Embassy of Switzerland, the Swiss Government supports several humanitarian projects targeting the stranded migrants as well as the local population. The aim is to provide them with clean water access, food and basic healthcare.

The projects are financed by the Humanitarian Aid Department of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the State Secretariat for Migration.

More about the Switzerland’s response to migration crisis (Switzerland’s response to migration crisis in BiH (PDF, 1 Page, 1.1 MB, English))

Migration has increased and become more complex as a result of globalization. The SDC aims to make the most of the positive aspects of migration, while containing its negative implications. Migration can drive development if it is included in a controlled and targeted way in development strategies.

The SDC's worldwide engagement