Document background
An Authority Letter For Passport Collection is a crucial document in Swiss administrative procedure that enables secure delegation of passport collection. This document is required when the passport applicant cannot personally collect their passport from Swiss authorities and needs to authorize a trusted representative. The letter must comply with Swiss federal regulations, particularly the Swiss Federal Act on Swiss Travel Documents (SR 143.1) and related ordinances. It contains specific elements including the full identification of both parties, explicit authorization language, validity period, and necessary authentication features. This document is commonly used in situations involving business travel, medical inability to collect in person, overseas residence, or other circumstances preventing personal collection. The format and content must meet strict Swiss requirements for official document authorization.
