Military attestations

Consular services (issuing of passports, identity cards, registrations) are provided at the Regional Consular Centre Vienna, excluding civil status matters that remain in Sarajevo. The Slovenian Embassy in BiH issues short stay visas in the Schengen area (types A and C) for Switzerland.

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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.

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Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

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

If you need a military service attestation and/or concerning fulfilment of your military obligation in Switzerland you should contact the Armed Forces Personnel (FGG1 / DBC1 / AFC1) of the Armed Forces Joint Staff.

Swiss Armed Forces: official military attestations (de, fr, it)

Documents issued by a Swiss authority normally require legalisation (apostille) prior to their submission to a foreign authority. You will find information on legalisation under the heading Legalisations.

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Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

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

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