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Art. 53

Missing persons

(Art. 45 SAA)

1

Assistance for missing persons may comprise, in particular:

a.

advising relatives;

b.

informing relatives that an official search can only be launched once a person has been reported missing to the police;

c.

clarifying whether the whereabouts of the person are known.

2

The FDFA does not lead investigations.

3

Carrying out search or rescue operations abroad is the responsibility of the receiving state. Switzerland will only get involved if it is asked to do so by the receiving state or if it the receiving state gives its consent.

Legal act context
SR 195.11 · SAO · Ordinance · Ordinance of 7 October 2015 on Swiss Persons and Institutions Abroad (Swiss Abroad Ordinance, SAO)
Structure path
Title 2 Consular Protection and Other Consular Services for Persons Abroad Chapter 1 Consular Protection Section 2 Assistance
Language
English (en)
Data status
2024-12-15

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