Swiss Events in New York

USA country dossier

Comprehensive information on living and working in the United States of America.

Please contact the Embassy of Switzerland or the Consulate General of Switzerland which is in charge for your place of residence *) when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new Swiss passport or Swiss identity card, have moved or wish to apply for Swiss citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown list to the right.

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

*) You can find out which Swiss representation is in charge for your place of residence by clicking on the tab "Representations" in the grey ribbon above.

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.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

The Department of Culture and Education provides and distributes materials on Switzerland in various languages and gives information on the cultural scene in Switzerland. It encourages cooperation with American institutions in a variety of projects in New York and in the Northeastern part of the USA (in arts, architecture, and design). It keeps in touch with its interested public through the electronic newsletter “SWISS PULSE IN NEW YORK” and its website. To subscribe to the newsletter highlighting cultural events and projects in NYC please click here.

Contact the Department of Culture and Education:
Tel.: + 1 212 599 5700, ext. 621291
Fax: + 1 212 599 4266
E-mail: nyc.culture@eda.admin.ch