SEM is the ETIAS National Unit for Switzerland in terms of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2018/12401. SEM shall examine applications for ETIAS travel authorisations for which Switzerland is responsible and consult the other ETIAS national units and Europol as necessary.
When examining applications for ETIAS travel authorisations, SEM may consult other federal or cantonal authorities or instruct them to carry out further enquiries. The Federal Council determines which authorities may be instructed to conduct which enquiries