The representation decides whether to grant emergency loans up to the following amounts inclusive of fees:
600 Swiss francs to return from European countries to the original place of residence or as interim aid to cover necessary expenses until the next possible date to return home;
1,200 Swiss francs to return from all other countries to the original place of residence or as interim aid to cover necessary expenses until the next possible date to return home;
2,200 Swiss francs to cover hospital or medical costs, including medicines and medical aids.
The CD decides in all other cases, including in cases where there are grounds for refusal in accordance with Article 43 paragraph 2 SAA or if there is an arrest warrant in the computerised search system RIPOL.