Switzerland
The canton and the commune determine most practical procedures.
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Updated: 2026-07-25
- Capital
- Bern
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romance
- Calling code
- +41
- Currency
- Swiss franc, CHF
- Form of government
- a federal republic (collegial executive, elements of direct democracy)
The official information portal for Switzerland’s federal, cantonal and municipal authorities
Open in browserThe official portal of the Federal Council and the Federal Administration of the Swiss Confederation
Open in browserThe official platform for the publication of Swiss federal legislation
Open in browserThe State Secretariat for Migration — the authority responsible for immigration, asylum and citizenship
Open in browserThe Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority
Open in browserSwitzerland is not a member of the EU or the EEA; the esisuisse deposit guarantee scheme protects deposits held by private individuals in Swiss banks (up to a limit of CHF 100,000 per customer)
Open in browserMain banks
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (education is primarily a cantonal responsibility)
Open in browserFederal Social Insurance Agency — pensions, benefits, social insurance
Open in browserThe Swiss Federal Supreme Court is the highest court
Open in browserThe Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Information — the personal data protection authority
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