The shipment of weapons requires, in addition, one of the two permits listed below, which are issued by fedpol:
Commercial weapons manufacturers or dealers require a trading permit from the appropriate cantonal authority.
Cantonal firearms offices (PDF, 332 kB, 25.07.2025)(This document is not available in English)
Application for a specific permit (PDF, 133 kB, 22.06.2020)(This document is not available in English)
If you have imported a weapon into Switzerland by means of a specific permit, you can apply for a general permit if there are no impediments:
Application for a general permit (PDF, 304 kB, 22.06.2020)(This document is not available in English)
Last modification 24.07.2025