The official bodies of the Confederation, the cantons and communes work together without payment. The FDFA may conclude service agreements with cantonal authorities for extraordinary services.
The offices of the Confederation and the representations may collaborate with foreign authorities within the scope of their respective powers.
The Federal Council may conclude agreements under international law regarding consular services.
It may authorise private legal entities that operate in a specific territory to issue visas or to perform other specific consular services if Switzerland does not have a competent diplomatic representation in the territory in question. For this purpose it may conclude service agreements.
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