Ticino Outreach

Passport Acceptance & Notarial Services for U.S. Citizens Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (by registration only) Location: The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) Via Collina d’Oro 15 6926 Montagnola — Ticino Available services: • Acceptance of Passport ApplicationsAcceptance of Consular Report of Birth Abroad ApplicationsNotarial Services For additional information about documentary requirements and applicable fees, please visit our website through the above links …

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New – Submit your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) application electronically

You can now apply for a CRBA electronically for children born in Switzerland and Liechtenstein!  This new online feature allows U.S. citizen parents to complete a CRBA application online, upload all required documents, and submit payment prior to the in-person interview.    Visit our eCRBA website for step-by-step instructions  

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Update to Consular Exchange Rate

“Effective Wednesday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m., the consular exchange rate will be 0.9 CHF to 1.00 USD.  Payment for consular services may continue to be made in cash or by credit card in U.S. dollars or the equivalent amount in Swiss francs at the U.S. Embassy in Bern. The Consular Agencies continue to accept credit cards …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach, Passport renewal, and Voting

Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland   The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to provide you with information related to U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.  An upcoming passport and notarial outreach in Basel, information on how to renew your passport at any time, and a reminder on how to …

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End of Use of Certain Expired U.S. Passports for Direct Return to the United States

U.S. citizens will not be permitted to use their expired U.S. passport to return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If your passport has expired, please visit our website for information on how to renew your passport.   Click here to find out if you are eligible to renew your passport by mail.

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U.S. Passport renewal by mail

Beginning June 6, 2021, U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland is accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to mail your application to the U.S. Embassy without the need to apply in person. No more travel to the Embassy to renew a passport! Please see below to determine if you …

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Message to U.S. Citizens About Passports: U.S. Embassy Bern (December 28, 2021)

Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein  Subject:  Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports  If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You will not be permitted to use your …

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Passport Fee Increase – Message to U.S. Citizens

PASSPORT FEE INCREASE Routine: U.S. Embassy Bern, December 15, 2021 Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Passport Fee Increase Effective December 27, 2021, the passport book security surcharge will increase by $20.  This reflects increases in security-related costs for processing passports, and is added to the application fee and the execution fee to comprise the total cost to …

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New Opening Hours – Consular Agencies in Switzerland

Starting September 1, 2021 the Consular Agencies will be opened as follows:   Please select your required service on our website and follow the step-by-step instructions. At the end of the process you can request an appointment through the appointment request form. Adult Passport Renewal – Mail-In (BOOK only)   Passport and Citizenship Services   Notarial Services   Social Security  

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Message for U.S. Citizens About Passports: U.S. Embassy Bern (May 25, 2021)

Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021 You qualify for …

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Update on Swiss Quarantine Restrictions for U.S. Travelers

The U.S. Department of State has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. We are committed to proactively advising U.S. citizens  about travel amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the most up-to-date information about travel restrictions imposed by the Swiss government or the U.S. government. As of April 5, per the Swiss …

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