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What difficulties did you face when renewing your identity documents abroad?

Smooth or complicated: tell us how renewing your identity documents at your Swiss consulate abroad went.

Sep 12, 2025

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Are you a Swiss citizen living in New Zealand, Israel, Singapore, or Brunei? Ask your ambassador a question here!

What have you always wanted to ask your ambassador? As a Swiss Abroad, what issues are most important to you on a daily basis?

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Jul 31, 2025

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What advice would you give to other part-time Swiss Abroad?

Are you one among a growing number of Swiss people who live part of the year in Switzerland and part abroad? What lessons have you learned from this lifestyle, what pitfalls should be avoided, what are the best tips?

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Jul 30, 2025

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Do you have Swiss ancestors? Are you planning to visit where they lived in Switzerland?

We’d love to hear more about your genealogical research.

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Jul 8, 2025

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Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?

Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?

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Mar 22, 2025

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As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?

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Jan 23, 2025

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E-voting or postal voting: how did you participate in the Swiss federal elections?

Did you vote by post or online in the recent Swiss elections? Let us know what your experience was.

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Oct 22, 2023

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What are the Swiss Abroad contributions to Switzerland?

One of our readers asks what the Swiss Abroad give back to Switzerland: tell us your opinion!

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Sep 5, 2023

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Have you married abroad as a Swiss citizen? What was your experience with the authorities?

Are you living in a mixed-nationality marriage? What experiences have you had with the registration/recognition of your marriage? Tell us.

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Sep 4, 2023

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E-voting: did you cast your ballot electronically in the June 18 vote?

Tell us about your experience! What are the positive or negative points of the new system?

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Jun 12, 2023

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E-voting: how did the new system work for you?

Have you tried out the Swiss Post’s new platform? Is it up to scratch? Tell us what you think.

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May 16, 2023

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Do you make voluntary state pension contributions?

What has your experience been? What hurdles have you come up against? Let us know in the comment section below. From the article Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know

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Mar 30, 2023

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What have been your experiences as a digital nomad?

What tips and tricks would you pass on to others? Tell us and share your experiences in our debate.

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Feb 19, 2023

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Do the Swiss Abroad have enough power?

Should Switzerland liberalise or restrict the political rights of its citizens living abroad?

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Jan 31, 2023

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Gentlemen, what is the love story behind your move abroad?

Far fewer Swiss men than women move abroad for love. If you are one of these roving romantics, tell us your story!

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Dec 12, 2022

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Is it necessary to raise the retirement age for women, or are there other ways to secure pensions?

On September 25, Swiss citizens will decide whether to raise the retirement age for women from 64 to 65.

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Sep 14, 2022

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What are you hoping will come out of the 98th Swiss Abroad Congress?

What expectations do you have of the delegates representing the “Fifth Switzerland”? What do you hope the 98th Congress of the Swiss Abroad can achieve?

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Aug 16, 2022

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How is the current chaos at airports affecting you?

Were you unable to see friend and family because of the problems with flight cancellations and delays?

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Aug 4, 2022

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Would you come back to Switzerland for your children’s education?

Do you live abroad but would like to give your children a Swiss higher education? Contact us!

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Jul 12, 2022

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Do you live abroad? Are there places with Swiss history near you?

Do you know of any places, buildings or works of art in your country of residence that are closely linked to the history of Swiss emigration?

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May 16, 2022

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Culture

How Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne honed their craft in Zurich

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What matters most in your choice of meat products and why?

Certain American farming practices are banned in other countries: cattle are treated with growth-promoting hormones, for example. Would this put you off from buying American produce or is price the key factor?

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Sep 16, 2025

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Do you trust that your country can withstand attacks against its democracy?

Democracies are increasingly coming under threat, both from within and without. How do your country’s institutions fare?

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Sep 11, 2025

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What difficulties did you face when renewing your identity documents abroad?

Smooth or complicated: tell us how renewing your identity documents at your Swiss consulate abroad went.

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Sep 12, 2025

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