Swiss identity card
Swiss identity card
Swiss nationals residing in Liechtenstein may submit an application for the issuance of a Swiss identity card (ID card) at the Office of Immigration and Passports only until 30 October 2026.
For the issuance, a new biometric passport photo in accordance with CH standard, as well as the old identity card (if still valid), are required.
For a first-time issuance, proof of Swiss citizenship must also be provided, for example a certificate of origin, a family certificate, or an entry in the civil status register.
Switzerland will introduce the biometric identity card with an embedded chip on 2 November 2026. At the same time, the new cantonal passport and identity card office of St. Gallen at Sargans railway station will commence operations. Swiss nationals will be able to have their biometric data captured there, as required for the issuance of a Swiss passport or identity card.
With the introduction of the biometric identity card, Swiss identity cards can no longer be applied for through the Office of Immigration and Passports.
Swiss passport
A Swiss passport and the combined offer (passport and ID card) must be ordered via the Swiss Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein in Vienna (the consular center responsible for Liechtenstein)
Swiss passport
The order form can be filled out at www.schweizerpass.ch.
Attention! If you wish to have your biometrics recorded by the Migration Office in St. Gallen, this must be noted accordingly under "Comments" in the online form.
Swiss passport hotline: 0800 820 008 (9-11 am)
Migration Office in St. Gallen (Tel.: 058 2293631)
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