Swiss passport and identity card – Switzerland in Australia

Swiss citizens living in Australia apply for a biometric passport or identity card by first submitting an online request and then attending in person to give a photo, fingerprints and signature. Biometric data is not retained, so it must be given again at each new application.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney (Bondi Junction, NSW), which provides consular services to Swiss and Liechtenstein citizens for all of Australia and its external territories; the Embassy in Canberra represents Swiss interests. Contact for civil status and document matters: sydney@eda.admin.ch.

Biometrics are recorded at the Consulate General in Sydney or at a mobile biometric station that visits the main city of each state; the Consulate emails the community about sessions about 2-3 months ahead. Planned sessions: Brisbane 2027 and Melbourne 2028, both still to be confirmed. Applicants may name another Swiss representation or a cantonal passport office as the place to attend.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Switzerland.

How to apply

Submit the online application form, one request per person | Put preferred dates for the biometric appointment in the Remarks field | Receive an online acknowledgement; after checking, the appointment is usually confirmed within about a week together with the list of documents to bring and the fees | Attend in person to record the biometric data

Documents you need

Online application
Attendance in person for photo, fingerprints and signature
Documents and fees are notified after verification (not listed on the site)
Children must attend with a parent or legal guardian; a sole-custody parent shows official proof of custody; if joint custody and one parent attends, written authorisation from the other parent

Fees and processing time

Official fee: adult passport AUD 264 (CHF 149); adult passport plus ID card AUD 294 (CHF 166); child passport AUD 123 (CHF 69); child passport plus ID card AUD 153 (CHF 86); adult ID card AUD 132 (CHF 74); child ID card AUD 70 (CHF 39)
Other charges: local postage not included

Processing time: Statutory delivery period 30 days abroad (10 days in Switzerland).

Good to know

Fees from the price list valid from 1 August 2026 (PDF file name carries 20260914); amounts are shown in CHF and AUD and exclude postage; the representation may adjust amounts for exchange rates. Page published 31 August 2026.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Switzerland's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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