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    News

    Local and international news

    Newsletter

    The Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver regularly publish newsletters containing relevant information for their respective jurisdictions.

    Swiss Film Club

    Join us to watch and discuss the best of contemporary Swiss cinema.

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    The Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver publish a non-exhaustive programme of events of Swiss nature that take place in their respective jurisdictions.

    Podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies"

    The podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies" celebrates unique connections between Switzerland and Canada.

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    Local job vacancies and admission requirements for internship programmes

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    Embassy of Switzerland in Canada

    The Swiss embassy represents Switzerland's interests in Canada and is also responsible for the diplomatic relations with the Bahamas

    Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver

    Represents Switzerland’s interests and provides services to citizens of Switzerland and citizens of the Principality of Liechtenstein in the provinces of British-Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan as well as the Northwest and the Yukon territories

    Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal

    Represents Switzerland’s interests and provides services to citizens of Switzerland and citizens of the Principality of Liechtenstein in the provinces of Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut territory as well as the Bahamas

    Swiss Business Hub Canada

    The Swiss Business Hub Canada supports SMEs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein in their business development in Canada and provides Canadian companies with information on Switzerland as a business location

    Honorary representations

    support Swiss representations in safeguarding Switzerland’s interests and in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency the representation responsible (embassy or consulate-general) must be contacted immediately.

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    Travel advice for Canada

    The current security situation in the country

    Travel advice in brief

    An overview of the content, and how it is kept up to date

    Before Departure

    Information for preparing your trip

    Travel documents, visa and entry

    Visa application procedure and applicable regulations in Switzerland

    During the visit

    Basic rules for your stay abroad

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    Advice and information for travellers

    Terrorism and kidnap

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    Earthquake

    What to do in case of earthquake abroad?

    Radioactivity

    Protective measures in the event of incidents involving increased levels of radioactivity

    Consular Aid

    Consular protection from the local Swiss representation

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    Further information on foreign travel

    Email Subscription Travel Advice

    Receive all the updates on the FDFA's travel advice by subscribing to the free email service

    Travel Admin App

    Information and round-the-clock assistance worldwide – travel carefree with the FDFA's new app in your pocket.

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    Maritime Piracy

    Risk of kidnapping in the Sahara and Sahel region

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    Emigrating

    Planning and preparation of your emigration.

    Retiring abroad

    Pension payment, medical care, insurance, health insurance and social integration during your retirement abroad.

    Rights and obligations of Swiss nationals abroad

    Swiss nationals who live and travel abroad are subject to which national laws and obligations?

    Temporary stay abroad

    Preparation of your temporary stay abroad, such as a trip abroad or professional and language training abroad.

    Returning to Switzerland

    Deregistration abroad and obligation to register in Switzerland on your return to Switzerland.

    Representations in Switzerland

    Consulates, embassies and contacts in Switzerland

    Working abroad

    Opportunities, job search and general conditions for your work abroad.

    Swiss nationals living abroad

    How many Swiss nationals live in the country and what they do

    Swiss clubs

    Clubs give the opportunity to exchange views with the Swiss living in Canada. They organize many Swiss-related events every year.

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    Canada country dossier

    Comprehensive information on living and working in Canada

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    Services

    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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    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.

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    Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland

    Visa requirements, filing of visa applications, forms and costs, as well as information about living in Switzerland. Schengen C-visas for main destinations Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Spain.

    Information and contacts

    List of information sources and contact points with regard to entering Switzerland and residency

    Living in Switzerland

    What you need to know about working, studying and living in Switzerland as a foreigner

    Information about Switzerland

    Summary of general information about Switzerland and links

    Business activities in Switzerland

    Switzerland's strength as one of the most successful global business locations

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    Bilateral relations Switzerland–Canada

    An overview of Swiss diplomacy and involvement on the ground

    Export and investment promotion

    A broad overview of Swiss services compiled by the FDFA, SECO and the Swiss representations abroad

    Education

    How Switzerland and the country work together on education

    Youth Mobility Program

    More Information on the Youth Mobility Program

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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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  • During the visit
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  • Terrorism and kidnap
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Living & working in Canada

  • Emigrating
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  • Retiring abroad
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  • Representations in Switzerland
  • Swiss nationals living abroad
  • Swiss clubs
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Services

  • Registration and deregistration, change of address
  • Passport and identity card
  • Political rights
  • Driving licence and vehicles
  • Emergencies abroad
  • Social services for Swiss citizens abroad
  • Legalisations
  • Attestations
  • Social insurance
  • Lost and found
  • Military obligations
  • Swiss criminal records extract
  • Genealogical research
  • Scholarships
  • Liechtenstein – Consular services
  • Swiss community Bahamas
  • Travel Admin – Online registration for travels abroad
  • Useful links
  • Legal/medical practitioner used by the representation
  • Swiss Review
  • Citizenship
  • Civil status
  • Trade Promotion for Businesses
  • SwissInTouch – the app for the Swiss community abroad

Visa & entry to Switzerland

  • Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland
  • Information and contacts
  • Living in Switzerland
  • Information about Switzerland
  • Business activities in Switzerland

Switzerland and Canada

  • Youth Mobility Program
  • Bilateral relations Switzerland–Canada
  • Export and investment promotion
  • Education

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