{"id":234246,"date":"2024-09-18T07:52:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T07:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/patente-tessera-svizzera\/"},"modified":"2024-09-18T18:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T18:06:53","slug":"credit-card-format-driving-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/credit-card-format-driving-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland says goodbye to the paper driving licence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Switzerland says goodbye to the paper driving licence<\/span><\/h1>\n

From 1 November the credit card format will be compulsory and the old blue documents will no longer be valid. A fine of CHF 20 will be imposed on anyone who does not adapt their driving licence.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Fac-Simile new FAK laser licence Image by ASA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As of 1 November 2024, blue paper driving licences will no longer be valid.<\/strong> Holders of these will have to apply for the new licence in credit card format (LCC), which complies with international and European standards. In the event of a check, those who do not present the updated document will receive a fine of CHF 20.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, those who still drive abroad with a blue driving licence should be aware that the old paper licence is not recognised everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the card-format driving licence has been available since 2003, some 330,000 people still hold the paper version.<\/span><\/p>\n

To exchange your driving licence, you have to go to your canton’s traffic office, fill out an application form and present your old licence together with a passport photo and an identity document. The new document will be sent by post within a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n

NB: The old driving licence in credit card format remains perfectly valid and does not require replacement unless changes need to be made, e.g. regarding the wearing of glasses.<\/span><\/p>\n

This distinguishes Swiss legislation from European legislation, where driving licences are subject to expiry.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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