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ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-23243 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-5 ubermenu-has-submenu-stack" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div class="uber-submenu-heading">Alerts and Messages</div></div><ul class="ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-23243 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-stack" ><li id="menu-item-23244" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-item-23244 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><p> Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Switzerland.</p> </div></li><li id="menu-item-23245" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-item-23245 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><a href="/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/" class="uber-expand btn btn-default">See all Alerts and Messages</a> </div></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-331" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-331 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-5 ubermenu-has-submenu-stack" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div class="uber-submenu-heading">Emergency Assistance</div> </div><ul class="ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-331 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-stack" ><li id="menu-item-23246" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-item-23246 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div class=“addresspad addresspadback”> <p>U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call +41 31 357 70 11 </p> <p>Outside of Office Hours, contact: +41 31 357 70 11 </p> <p>Outside of Switzerland: +41 31 357 70 11 </p> </div> </div></li><li id="menu-item-439" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-post_type ubermenu-item-object-page ubermenu-item-439 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/emergency-contact/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Emergency Contact – All Locations</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-457" class="ubermenu-item 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ubermenu-column-auto" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/the-president-of-the-united-states/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">President of the United States</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-21591" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-post_type ubermenu-item-object-page ubermenu-item-21591 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/vice-president/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Vice President of the United States</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-460" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-post_type ubermenu-item-object-page ubermenu-item-460 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><a 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href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/news-events/" tabindex="0"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">News & Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-284 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-mega ubermenu-submenu-drop ubermenu-submenu-align-full_width ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-6999" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-tabs ubermenu-item-6999 ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-tab-layout-left ubermenu-tabs-show-default ubermenu-tabs-show-current"><ul class="ubermenu-tabs-group ubermenu-tabs-group--trigger-mouseover ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-6999 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-tabs-group" ><li id="menu-item-18351" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy 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ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/eta-uk/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-200x120.png 200w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">New Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens Traveling/Transiting United Kingdom Airports – Effective January 8, 2025</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18358-post-32967" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18358 ubermenu-item-18358-post-32967 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/liechtenstein-artemis-accords-signing-ceremony-speech-by-ambassador-scott-c-miller-december-20-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Liechtenstein Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony Speech by Ambassador Scott C. Miller – December 20, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18358-post-32895" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18358 ubermenu-item-18358-post-32895 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-announces-russia-related-sanctions-designations/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Government Announces Russia-Related Sanctions Designations </span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18358-post-32886" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18358 ubermenu-item-18358-post-32886 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/us-and-swiss-governments-renew-memorandum-of-understanding-to-expand-registered-apprenticeship-in-us/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. and Swiss Governments Renew Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in the U.S.</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-18350" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-18350 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-18350 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-18357-post-32781" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18357 ubermenu-item-18357-post-32781 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/agreement-between-the-swiss-federal-council-and-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-concerning-reciprocal-intern-and-trainee-exchanges/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Reciprocal Intern and Trainee Exchanges</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18357-post-32564" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18357 ubermenu-item-18357-post-32564 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/tioutreach/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ticino Outreach – Passport Acceptance, Notarial Services, and Voting Assistance for U.S. Citizens</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18357-post-32503" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18357 ubermenu-item-18357-post-32503 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-voting-assistance-for-u-s-citizens-gva/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px-200x120.png 200w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Message-to-U.S.-citizens-blog-Post-750-×-450-px.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Geneva – Voting Assistance for U.S. Citizens</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18357-post-32446" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18357 ubermenu-item-18357-post-32446 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/independence-day-reception-remarks-by-ambassador-scott-c-miller-june-27-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/July-4_1-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/July-4_1-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/July-4_1-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/July-4_1-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Independence Day Reception Remarks by Ambassador Scott C. Miller – June 27, 2024</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-29606" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-29606 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Messages for U.S. Citizens</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-29606 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-29607-post-32743" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-29607 ubermenu-item-29607-post-32743 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px-200x120.png 200w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now!</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-29607-post-32658" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-29607 ubermenu-item-29607-post-32658 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/social-security-outreach-event-in-bern-switzerland/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/o-Branding-USB-SSA-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/o-Branding-USB-SSA-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/o-Branding-USB-SSA-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/o-Branding-USB-SSA-200x120.png 200w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/o-Branding-USB-SSA.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Social Security Outreach Event in Bern, Switzerland</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-29607-post-32564" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-29607 ubermenu-item-29607-post-32564 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/tioutreach/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ticino Outreach – Passport Acceptance, Notarial Services, and Voting Assistance for U.S. Citizens</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-29607-post-32613" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-29607 ubermenu-item-29607-post-32613 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/global-entry-special-enrollment-events-august-12-16-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2-350x210.jpg 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2.jpg 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Global Entry Special Enrollment Events August 12-16, 2024</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-18353" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-18353 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Releases</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-18353 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-18360-post-32895" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18360 ubermenu-item-18360-post-32895 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-announces-russia-related-sanctions-designations/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Government Announces Russia-Related Sanctions Designations </span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18360-post-32886" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18360 ubermenu-item-18360-post-32886 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/us-and-swiss-governments-renew-memorandum-of-understanding-to-expand-registered-apprenticeship-in-us/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. and Swiss Governments Renew Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in the U.S.</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18360-post-32792" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18360 ubermenu-item-18360-post-32792 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81-1-e1728722703415-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81-1-e1728722703415-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81-1-e1728722703415-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81-1-e1728722703415-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Principality of Liechtenstein Scott C. Miller Joined Swiss State Secretary for Migration Christine Schraner Burgener for the Signing of the Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Reciprocal Intern and Trainee Exchanges" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Release: New Agreement between the U.S. and Switzerland Concerning Reciprocal Intern and Trainee Exchanges Signed in Bern</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18360-post-32813" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18360 ubermenu-item-18360-post-32813 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-u-s-delegation-representing-the-department-of-state-and-the-department-of-the-treasury-visits-switzerland/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Release: U.S. Delegation Representing the Departments of State and the Treasury Visits Switzerland</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-22393" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-22393 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/speakers-program/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speakers Program</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-22393 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-22394-post-30534" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-22394 ubermenu-item-22394-post-30534 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/dr-david-mooney-executive-director-institutional-planning-integration-and-development-at-nrel-shares-best-practice-on-energy-efficiency/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-World-Intellecutal-Property-Day-Etter-750x450.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-World-Intellecutal-Property-Day-Etter-750x450.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-World-Intellecutal-Property-Day-Etter-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Dr. David Mooney, Executive Director Institutional Planning, Integration and Development at NREL, shares best practice on energy efficiency</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-22394-post-30367" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-22394 ubermenu-item-22394-post-30367 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/francesca-chaney-at-impact-hub-bern/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/francesca-chaney-1eae0e6f-e1628580899657-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/francesca-chaney-1eae0e6f-e1628580899657-750x450.jpg 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/francesca-chaney-1eae0e6f-e1628580899657-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/francesca-chaney-1eae0e6f-e1628580899657-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Francesca Chaney at Impact Hub Bern</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-22394-post-30155" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-22394 ubermenu-item-22394-post-30155 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/food-business-innovation-technology-commercialization-lou-cooperhouse-visits-switzerland/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Brad-Roberts-Featured-Image-3-750x450.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Brad-Roberts-Featured-Image-3.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Brad-Roberts-Featured-Image-3-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Brad-Roberts-Featured-Image-3-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Brad-Roberts-Featured-Image-3-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Food Business Innovation & Technology Commercialization: Lou Cooperhouse Visits Switzerland</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-22394-post-29786" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-22394 ubermenu-item-22394-post-29786 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-expert-speakers-participate-in-4th-international-block-chain-forum/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Featured-Image-750x450.png" srcset="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Featured-Image.png 750w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Featured-Image-350x210.png 350w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Featured-Image-175x105.png 175w, https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Featured-Image-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" 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Miller – December 20,...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">21 January, 2025 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" rel="category tag">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/speeches/" rel="category tag">Speeches</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Good afternoon! It is quite exciting to be here at NASA headquarters today. Rainer – I am honored to welcome you back to Washington. Georg…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-announces-russia-related-sanctions-designations/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-announces-russia-related-sanctions-designations/">U.S. Government Announces Russia-Related Sanctions Designations </a></h2><p class="blog-meta">30 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>For Immediate Release Bern, Switzerland — October 30, 2024 “The United States is focused on tackling sanctions circumvention wherever it occurs in the world. Neither…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/us-and-swiss-governments-renew-memorandum-of-understanding-to-expand-registered-apprenticeship-in-us/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/IMG_0150-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="IMG_0150"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/us-and-swiss-governments-renew-memorandum-of-understanding-to-expand-registered-apprenticeship-in-us/">U.S. and Swiss Governments Renew Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in the...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">30 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/commercial-affairs/" rel="category tag">Commercial Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/education/" rel="category tag">Education</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>WASHINGTON, October 24, 2024 – The U.S. and Swiss governments have renewed a memorandum of understanding to expand and strengthen quality apprenticeships and pathways to good…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-on-the-inaugural-u-s-liechtenstein-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/DSC07887-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="DSC07887"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-on-the-inaugural-u-s-liechtenstein-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/">Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">25 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the occasion…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/factsheet-new-agreement-between-the-u-s-and-switzerland-on-the-reciprocal-exchange-of-interns-and-trainees/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-7F73A7ED-2906-4B45-892B-F2883D1A8CDA-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="processed-7F73A7ED-2906-4B45-892B-F2883D1A8CDA"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/factsheet-new-agreement-between-the-u-s-and-switzerland-on-the-reciprocal-exchange-of-interns-and-trainees/">FACTSHEET: New Agreement between the U.S. and Switzerland on the Reciprocal Exchange of Interns and...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">11 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" rel="category tag">Culture</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/education/" rel="category tag">Education</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/fact-sheets/" rel="category tag">Fact Sheets</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>New Agreement between the U.S. and Switzerland on the Reciprocal Exchange of Interns and Trainees On October 11, 2024, the United States and Switzerland signed…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81-1-e1728722703415-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Principality of Liechtenstein Scott C. Miller Joined Swiss State Secretary for Migration Christine Schraner Burgener for the Signing of the Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Reciprocal Intern and Trainee Exchanges" title="processed-1BE6C7F1-5970-43F6-8DC7-79DB4C23AC81"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release/">Press Release: New Agreement between the U.S. and Switzerland Concerning Reciprocal Intern and Trainee...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">11 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-issues/" rel="category tag">Economic Issues</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" rel="category tag">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/scholarships-and-exchanges/" rel="category tag">Scholarships and Exchanges</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>For Immediate Release Bern, Switzerland — October 11, 2024 United States Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein Scott C. Miller Joined Swiss State…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/agreement-between-the-swiss-federal-council-and-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-concerning-reciprocal-intern-and-trainee-exchanges/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/agreement-between-the-swiss-federal-council-and-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-concerning-reciprocal-intern-and-trainee-exchanges/">Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the United States of America Concerning...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">11 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-issues/" rel="category tag">Economic Issues</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/events/" rel="category tag">Events</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”); Desiring to promote and intensify co-operation…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-u-s-delegation-representing-the-department-of-state-and-the-department-of-the-treasury-visits-switzerland/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-u-s-delegation-representing-the-department-of-state-and-the-department-of-the-treasury-visits-switzerland/">Press Release: U.S. Delegation Representing the Departments of State and the Treasury Visits...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">9 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>For Immediate Release October 9, 2024 U.S. Delegation Representing the Department of State’s Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation and the Department of the…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/americans-can-vote-wherever-they-are/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/VOTING-2024-blog-Post-750-×-450-px.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="VOTING 2024- blog Post (750 × 450 px)"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/americans-can-vote-wherever-they-are/">Message for U.S. Citizens – Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">1 October, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" rel="category tag">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots October 3, 2024 Return your voted ballot now! Remember, U.S. embassies…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/Website-images-750-x-450px.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="Website images 750 x 450px"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/">Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 September, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" rel="category tag">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/emergency-services/" rel="category tag">Emergency Services</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/notification/" rel="category tag">Notification</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/travel-and-tourism/" rel="category tag">Travel & Tourism</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-passports/" rel="category tag">U.S. Passports</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Worldwide Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).Re-enroll in the…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-united-states-embassy-hosts-a-pop-up-embassy-event-in-ticino/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/POP-UP-EMBASSY-TICINO-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="POP-UP EMBASSY TICINO"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-united-states-embassy-hosts-a-pop-up-embassy-event-in-ticino/">Press Release: United States Embassy Hosts a Pop-Up Embassy Event in Ticino</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">16 September, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" rel="category tag">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" rel="category tag">Culture</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" rel="category tag">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" rel="category tag">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/public-affairs/" rel="category tag">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>For Immediate Release September 16, 2024 United States Embassy to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein Hosts a Pop-Up Embassy Event in Ticino…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/statement-by-secretary-antony-j-blinken-for-liechtenstein-national-day/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/statement-by-secretary-antony-j-blinken-for-liechtenstein-national-day/">Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken for Liechtenstein National Day</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">15 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/public-affairs/" rel="category tag">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-secretary-of-state/" rel="category tag">U.S. Secretary of State</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken   August 15, 2024 Liechtenstein National Day  …</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-u-s-and-liechtenstein-sign-mou-on-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/7c53d918-4590-4e41-8c41-6b192f40fa2e-e1723806534105-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="U.S. Ambassador Scott C. Miller and Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler are seated at a table, smiling and shaking hands after signing a document. Two small flags, one U.S. and one Liechtensteiner, are displayed on the table." title="7c53d918-4590-4e41-8c41-6b192f40fa2e"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/press-release-u-s-and-liechtenstein-sign-mou-on-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/">Press Release: U.S. and Liechtenstein Sign MoU on Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">14 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/public-affairs/" rel="category tag">Public Affairs</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>For Immediate Release August 14, 2024 United States Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein Scott C. Miller and Liechtenstein Foreign Minister…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-liechtenstein-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-the-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-liechtenstein-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-the-strategic-and-economic-partnership-dialogue/">U.S. and Liechtenstein Sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the Strategic and Economic Partnership...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">14 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/policy/" rel="category tag">Policy</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Memorandum of Understanding on the Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue between the Principality of Liechtenstein and the United States of America   The Office of…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/tioutreach/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/PP-BlogPost-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="PP BlogPost"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/tioutreach/">Ticino Outreach – Passport Acceptance, Notarial Services, and Voting Assistance for U.S....</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">7 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" rel="category tag">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/events/" rel="category tag">Events</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-passports/" rel="category tag">U.S. Passports</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Passport Acceptance, Notarial Services, & Voting Assistance for U.S. Citizens   Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ( by registration only…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/global-entry-special-enrollment-events-august-12-16-2024/" class="darken"><img src="https://ch.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2017/01/globalentry2.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" title="globalentry2"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/global-entry-special-enrollment-events-august-12-16-2024/">Global Entry Special Enrollment Events August 12-16, 2024</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">2 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" rel="category tag">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/liechtenstein/" rel="category tag">Liechtenstein</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/non-immigrant-visas/" rel="category tag">Non Immigrant Visas</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/notification/" rel="category tag">Notification</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" rel="category tag">Security & Emergency Messages</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/travel-and-tourism/" rel="category tag">Travel & Tourism</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/visa-waiver-program/" rel="category tag">Visa Waiver Program</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/visas/" rel="category tag">Visas</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland   Global Entry Special Enrollment Events August 12-16, 2024 Interviews for Global Entry membership will be conducted at the Consular Agency…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/statement-by-secretary-antony-j-blinken-for-swiss-confederation-national-day-2024/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/statement-by-secretary-antony-j-blinken-for-swiss-confederation-national-day-2024/">Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken for Swiss Confederation National Day</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">2 August, 2024 | <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/embassy/" rel="category tag">embassy</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-ch/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Switzerland</a>, <a href="https://ch.usembassy.gov/category/us-secretary-of-state/" rel="category tag">U.S. Secretary of State</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. 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