Living in the United Arab Emirates

Services and visa

All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Embassy of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi. Information can be found on the websites concerned:

United Arab Emirates
Bahrain

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Vivre et travailler aux Emirats arabes unis (PDF, Number of pages 27, 1.5 MB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare negli Emirati Arabi Uniti

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.