Published on 7 July 2026

Export of weapons and ammunition

Export to a Schengen state

The following authorities are responsible for authorising the commercial or non-commercial export of weapons to a Schengen state, and the following procedure must be followed:

Procedure of an export of weapons to a Schengen state

• Export certificate for private individuals or weapons dealers

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Export to a non-Schengen state

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is responsible for issuing permits for the export of weapons to countries outside the Schengen Area:

SECO
Office for War Materials, Arms Control and Arms Control Policy
CH-3003 Bern
T: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]  
Website

SECO
Office for Hunting and Sports Weapons, Imitation and Airsoft Weapons
Export Control / Industrial Products
CH-3003 Bern
T: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]   
Website