The FOCBS

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security provides comprehensive security at the border – for the benefit of the public, the business community and the state. Would you like to know what we have achieved in the past year and how we are organised? You can also find information on our professions, training programmes and the Customs Museum here.

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Management

The management team is responsible for financial, organizational, and personnel management and develops the strategy and objectives of the FOCBS.

Two men stand on a road and watch the cars driving past. The cars form a long queue, have lights and can be recognised out of focus. One of the two men is wearing a dark blue jacket labelled "Customs, Douane, Dogana" and has short, dark hair. The other man is wearing a yellow fluorescent jacket labelled "Grenzwache, Garde-frontière, Guardia di confine" and a black baseball cap. You can only see the back and the back of the head of both men.

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Mandate

We make a considerable contribution to the security and protection of the population, the economy and the Swiss state.

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Organization FOCBS

We are in a process of change. The organisational charts which are being updated continuously, show our organisation in Switzerland.

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Facts & figures

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security provides comprehensive security at the border – for the benefit of the public, the business community and the state. Would you like to know what we have achieved in the past year? Here you will find everything from species protection to customs clearance and the respective figures.

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Legal basis FOCBS

The legal basis for customs duties and other charges is defined by Article 133 of the Swiss Federal Constitution. This page provides information on bilateral agreements and various charges like the heavy vehicle charge.

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Careers and Training

Thousands of tonnes of the most diverse goods cross the Swiss border every day - by road, rail, waterway, air or pipeline.For our job opportunities check the content in German, French or Italian.

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Top-class Sport FOCBS

The FOCBS supports top-class Swiss athletes by helping them combine their sports careers with their work as customs and border security specialists.

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Job opportunities

Want to join the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security? Explore current job opportunities, diverse training options, and modern working conditions in all Swiss language regions.

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Customs Museum

The Swiss Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria, beautifully located by Lake Lugano, showcases the diverse duties of customs officers at the Italian border. Visit the latest exhibitions focusing on species protection initiatives, and discover the history of smuggling during World War II. Schools can benefit from guided tours and teaching materials.

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Contact details and opening hours

Here you can find all hotlines and offices, other useful contact details, and the opening hours of FOCBS contact points.