Legal and Consular News & Announcements

Our legal and consular news and announcement section presents important news from our consular services department, information on new rules and procedures as well as general tips on various issues.

Switzerland will fully apply the provisions of the Schengen Acquis

Dec 12, 2008
Switzerland will fully apply the provisions of the Schengen Acquis starting on 12 December 2008. As of this date, foreigners residing in Switzerland who are subject to visa requirements will be allowe...

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Centre for German Legal Information

The Centre for German Legal Information offers you a comprehensive and freely accessible database on German law. It brings together legislation, translations of court decisions, articles and other law-related documents in a searchable and categorised form