Swiss and Liechtenstein nationals in serious difficulty can request help from the FDFA helpline or the nearest representation, for example with lost documents, illness, death, detention or money problems. There is no legal entitlement and applicants must first use their own means.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney, the Embassy in Canberra, or the FDFA helpline.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Switzerland.
How to apply
Contact the FDFA helpline or the nearest representation
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: generally CHF 150 per hour plus repayable expenses; may be reduced or waived in hardship
Good to know
Page published 31 August 2026 on the Swiss representation's site.
Official sources
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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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More services of Switzerland in Australia
- Legalisation of signatures and seals
- Registration in the Register of the Swiss Abroad
- Registration of a birth
- Registration of a death
- Swiss passport and identity card
- Temporary (emergency) passport and lost or stolen identity documents
- Translation certificate for a Swiss driving licence
- Voting rights registration for Swiss abroad