{"id":814,"date":"2025-11-29T15:37:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T14:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/?p=814"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:24:56","slug":"e-id-switzerland-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/en_ca\/e-id-schweiz-erklaerung\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss e-ID: What&#039;s coming, how it works and what it will change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland is working on a new national e-ID that will simplify digital government services, secure login procedures, and digital signatures in the future. Unlike the failed previous model, the new e-ID will be fully government-run. This article explains the plans, how the e-ID works, and what applications it will enable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the e-ID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The e-ID is a government-issued digital identity.<br>It serves to securely prove one&#039;s identity online, similar to an ID card in physical life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>state-run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data-saving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>usable on mobile devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with European standards (eIDAS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official information: <a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bj.admin.ch\/bj\/de\/home\/staat\/e-id.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.bj.admin.ch\/bj\/de\/home\/staat\/e-id.html<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Switzerland needs an e-ID<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to digital government services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure identification in contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fewer paper forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digital signatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased login security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new e-ID is intended to supplement physical identity documents in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will the e-ID work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentication via smartphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users install an official app, verify their identity, and use the e-ID for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract conclusions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login to private providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identity verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>via passport\/ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>partially via video identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>later possible at counters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only minimal data is transferred, according to the principle:<br>\u201e&quot;As much as necessary, as little as possible.&quot;\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application areas of the e-ID<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>digital tax return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents&#039; registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificates of good conduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health insurance companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digital rental agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digital signatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many processes could therefore be handled entirely online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits for users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No password required for numerous platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No paperwork with government agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased protection against identity theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>faster procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-guaranteed privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rollout is planned in several stages.<br>Current Roadmap: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bj.admin.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bj.admin.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Swiss e-ID will simplify and secure numerous administrative processes. 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