You probably never thought of Switzerland's passport in terms of its physical appearance, but many people around the world are doing just that. Here's why. Each year, the Swiss passport ranks among ...

As a result, when she applied, twice, to become Swiss – and the citizens of Gipf-Oberfrick were called on to give the thumbs up or down – the decision wasn’t even close. She says she was accused of ...

The Swiss flag is a big plus” goes the old joke. It also has several strengths – and quirks – that go far beyond that of ...

Whether you are a Swiss or foreign national, you probably have two pieces of official identification: your passport and ID card. Which one shoud you use for travel?

Nancy Holten was denied Swiss citizenship for being “too annoying” — here’s the quirky legal case that made headlines (and ...

Christian Kälin, a Swiss lawyer with Henley & Partners, says landmark court ruling against selling EU citizenship scheme won’t stop trend.

The Swiss government was forced to intervene after a Swiss national was denied entry into the United States. There have been ...

Other nations opt for styles that reflect their individual character and identity. "Swiss passports are bright red," Boghossian offered as an example. "The passport of Turkey has changed to ...

What does one have to do to get a passport? While the Berlin government wants to lower the hurdles for applicants, Switzerland is sticking to its rules. German-speaking cantons in particular have ...

The Swiss passport is distinguished by its bright red cover featuring a white cross, reflecting the national flag. Inside, detailed illustrations of Alpine landscapes and iconic monuments ...

A Dutch couple living near Zurich have been refused citizenship as the local municipality believe they haven’t made enough ...