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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 28 June, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 March, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: DS-82, renewal by mail, U.S. Passport
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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By delmonicoc | 28 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 December, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Fee increase, passport fee
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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 August, 2021 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
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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By delmonicoc | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
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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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Switzerland, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports