ch.ch Driving Licence Exchange

ch.ch is the joint federal and cantonal e-government portal for Switzerland, and its licence exchange page is the authoritative starting point for the process. It lists the mutual recognition countries, explains the deadline, and links through to each cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt so you can apply directly in your canton rather than going through a third party.

The page is available in German, French, Italian and English, which is practical for newcomers who haven’t yet picked up German or French. It also clarifies what happens if the 12-month deadline passes without an exchange application, including the requirement to start the Swiss licensing process from scratch for non-recognised country holders.