Apply for Swiss passport/ID

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1. Apply for Swiss passport/ID

Passports and identity cards are applied for through the competent cantonal authorities; the official portal links to cantonal procedures.

When?

Apply/renew well before travel; in the event of loss, immediately contact the competent authority/police according to the official procedure.

Where / who?

Cantonal passport office or official application office according to the Swiss passport portal.

What to prepare?

Identity details and any existing old documents; further documents according to the canton/passport portal.

What to check?

Passport and identity card have separate fees/validity periods; use the cantonal appointment procedure.

Official source: Bundesamt für Polizei fedpol

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