Published on 3 March 2026

Country-specific information

Depending on the country in which you stayed, the documents that must be submitted for a personnel security screening (PSS) vary. The country-specific information sheets listed below indicate which documents are required for your stay abroad.

Please note:

This information is not exhaustive and represents the minimum requirements only for conducting a PSS. The Personnel Security Screening Unit (PSS Unit) cannot guarantee that the country-specific information is always complete or up to date.

Any costs incurring in obtaining information are not covered by the PSS Unit.

Contact

Personnel Security Screening Unit
Monbijoustrasse 51a
CH - 3003 Bern