Switzerland: FDFA Details Consular Emergency Assistance
What this means for you
For individuals relocating to or residing in Switzerland, this update clarifies the scope of emergency support available from the FDFA, including protection, health, housing, and financial assistance in critical situations.
Now
The FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) provides consular protection, health and housing assistance, and repayable emergency loans in cases where a return journey is not possible, examining each individual case with flexibility.
Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has clarified its provisions for consular emergency assistance to citizens abroad.
The FDFA now explicitly offers consular protection, health and housing assistance, and repayable emergency loans. This support is provided in cases where a return journey is not possible, with each individual situation examined with flexibility.
Source
www.eda.admin.ch ↗