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Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members - Transfer to a new passport
You possess a temporary residence permit (Switzerland) and have received a new passport or Swiss identity card?
In this case you are entitled to receive a new temporary residence permit (Switzerland).
In this case you are entitled to receive a new temporary residence permit (Switzerland).
Prerequisites
- Possession of a residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members
- New passport or Swiss ID-Card
- Main residence in Berlin
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Personal appearance by appointment is required
To schedule an appointment, please contact the relevant units, F 1 and F 2, using the contact form (see “More Information”).
Documents required
- New passport or Swiss ID-Card
- Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members
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1 current biometric photo
Please note:
- Since May 1, 2025, biometric passport photos may only be taken digitally at government offices or photo studios and transmitted via a secure electronic channel.
- Please check the website of the Berlin Immigration Office (see “More information”) for the latest information in good time before your appointment.
Fees
Swiss nationals
- From the age of 24 years: 46.00 euros
- Until the age of 24 years: 27.60 euros
- For adults: 670.00 euros
- For minors: 33.50 euros
Legal basis
Average time to process request
After your scheduled appointment, it takes about 4 weeks for the residence permit to be issued as an electronic residence title and be ready for pickup.
More information
Notes on responsibility
This service can only be taken advantage of in the Berlin Immigration Office (Landesamt für Einwanderung – LEA) at Friedrich-Krause-Ufer.