Directive of the Department of Justice and Security concerning minor border traffic with Germany - Scope
Statutory Text (4 Provisions)
1. This directive supplements the agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany concerning the border crossing of persons in minor border traffic dated May 21, 1970.
1. The following authorities are responsible for the issuance, refusal, and withdrawal of identification documents mentioned in Articles 2 to 4 of the Agreement
1. * The customs authorities for border cards for Swiss citizens as well as excursion and group excursion permits;
2. * The competent superior federal or cantonal instances for service identification cards.
3.-4. * ...
2. The customs authorities are responsible for granting a permit pursuant to Article 6 of the Agreement (crossing the border outside of authorized crossing points or outside specified hours of operation).
1. The requirement for a permit under Article 8 of the Agreement (Cross-border Traffic on Lake Constance and the Upper Rhine) is waived.
1. The following fees are charged for identification documents
1. Border Cards
1.1. Issuance: CHF 70
1.2. Modification: CHF 40
1.3. Extension: CHF 65
1.4. Revocation: CHF 50 to CHF 200
2. Excursion Permits: CHF 10
3. Group Excursion Permits: CHF 25