Identification applicant

Here you will find information on how to identify the applicant and check the authenticity of the travel document.

Identity documents from neighbouring countries (Germany, Austria, France, Italy and Lichtenstein) can be accepted for identification purposes.

Note for Germany: The ‹German ID card (PRSO)› corresponds to the ID.

Other identity documents recognised by Switzerland as valid travel documents can be found on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM under Alphabetical list of countries.

Further information

• Authorised LRA officers can find detailed information and details on Swiss Government PKI - LRA-Officer (privat).

• Swiss Government PKI

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