The new ID card available from March 3 features “state-of-the-art” security features, the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) saidExternal link on Monday.
“Certain security elements are inserted into the materials, others are created during the manufacture of the card and still others when the card is personalised,” it said in a statement.
For the first time, the design of the new Swiss ID is similar to the Swiss passport.
It will still be possible to order a Swiss passport and identity card together. ApplicationsExternal link can be made at the relevant cantonal passport office or Swiss diplomatic representation abroad.
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New Swiss passport enters into active service
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The latest version of the distinctive red Swiss passport has been released, featuring a new page for visas for the Swiss abroad.
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