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New Swiss ID Card with Chip to Be Available from November 2026 From 2 November 2026, Swiss citizens will be able to apply for a new identity card that includes an embedded chip. The existing chip‑free ID card will remain available, allowing residents to choose between the two versions. The new card will resemble the current biometric Swiss passport. It will contain a facial photograph and two fingerprints stored on the chip. According to the Federal Office of Justice, the biometric data cannot be read remotely; the card must be physically presented. The biometric variant is not mandatory. Those who only need an ID for use within Switzerland can still obtain the chip‑free card. For travel within the European Union, the government recommends the biometric version. The biometric card will not be issued by all municipalities. Applicants must go to the relevant cantonal authorities or Swiss diplomatic missions abroad to obtain it. This change will affect residents of the canton of Graubünden, who will need to follow the new application procedures. Article source: Die Süedostschweiz | Image credit: Die Süedostschweiz
New Swiss ID Card with Chip to Be Available from November 2026 From 2 November 2026, Swiss citizens will be able to apply for a new identity card that includes an embedded chip. The existing chip‑free ID card will remain available, allowing residents to choose between the two versions. The new card will resemble the current biometric Swiss passport. It will contain a facial photograph and two fingerprints stored on the chip. According to the Federal Office of Justice, the biometric data cannot be read remotely; the card must be physically presented. The biometric variant is not mandatory. Those who only need an ID for use within Switzerland can still obtain the chip‑free card. For travel within the European Union, the government recommends the biometric version. The biometric card will not be issued by all municipalities. Applicants must go to the relevant cantonal authorities or Swiss diplomatic missions abroad to obtain it. This change will affect residents of the canton of Graubünden, who will need to follow the new application procedures.
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