Passport and identity card
fedpol is the authority responsible for issuing identity documents to Swiss citizens. It
ensures compliance with the strictest international security standards.
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Current projects
These are two separate and independent products, although they are sometimes confused. The biometric identity card is a physical document. It can be used for everyday identification and also allows travel within the Schengen area. The e-ID is a free digital complement to the physical identity card and is also expected to be introduced by the end of 2026. It is an electronic identity that allows people to prove their identity online. It will be available on a mobile phone through the swiyu Wallet app. The e-ID is not a travel document.
Contact
Do you have any general questions about passports or identity cards? Please contact the cantonal passport office in the canton where you live.
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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.
