How to Order Swiss Passport Online? Heres What You Need to Know

Okay, so I needed to get my hands on a Swiss passport. Here’s how I got it done, step-by-step.

First, I started by doing some digging online. Found out I needed to apply for it through the Swiss representation where I’m registered. Good to know. Turns out, being registered is a must for any Swiss citizen staying abroad for a while. Alright, got it.

Then I headed over to the website of the Consular Directorate of the EDA. It’s a mouthful, but that’s where all the info about ID cards and passports for Swiss folks living outside Switzerland is. I spent some time reading through their pages. They explained everything about identity documents, biometric passports, and how Swiss ID numbers are formatted.

• Made sure I was registered.
• Read up on the process on the official website.
• Got all my documents ready.

After that, I scheduled an appointment online with my local Swiss representation. It was pretty easy, just filled out a form with my details and picked a time slot that worked for me.

On the day of the appointment, I showed up with all the necessary paperwork. I had my old ID, proof of registration, and a few other bits and pieces they asked for. The folks at the consulate were helpful and walked me through the rest of the process.

I had to give my fingerprints and got my photo taken for the biometric data. It felt a bit like a movie scene, but it was all part of the deal.

Once everything was submitted, they told me it would take a few weeks to process. I paid the fees—passports aren’t cheap, but hey, it’s a Swiss passport!

Waited for what felt like forever, and then finally got the email that my new passport was ready. I went back to the representation, picked it up, and that was it. I was officially a Swiss passport holder.

The Whole Process

It wasn’t too bad, to be honest. Just a bunch of steps, some waiting, and a bit of money. But now I have my shiny new Swiss passport, and I’m good to go.

So, if you’re a Swiss citizen living abroad and need a new passport, that’s the way to do it. Just follow the steps, be patient, and you’ll get there.

End of the story. Hope this helps someone out there!