fedpol is the authority responsible for issuing identity documents to Swiss citizens. It
ensures compliance with the strictest international security standards.
Contact
Do you have any general questions about passports or identity cards? Please contact the cantonal passport office in the canton where you live.
Didn’t find what you were looking for on our website?
Contact us by email or call our free hotline on 0800 820 008 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 11am).
Emergency passports:
Do you need an emergency passport? You can find more information here.
Identity document numbers:
Please note: The letters O (Oscar) and I (India) are not used in identity card or Swiss passport numbers. The number 0 (zero) contains a dot in the centre. Please bear this in mind when entering your identity card number, e.g. when booking flights.
Relevant legislation
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Federal Identity Documents Act (SR 143.1)
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Federal Identity Documents Ordinance(SR 143.11)
(not available in English) -
Ordinance of the FDJP on Identity Documents for Swiss Nationals (SR 143.111)
(not available in English) - ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP)
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Specifications Extended Access Control (EAC)(not available in English)
- Swiss Government PKI
- Integration of biometric features in passports and travel documents
- Standards for security features and biometrics
Documentation for media
Photographs
The new Swiss identity card
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Last modification 21.08.2025