Passar Import (Passar 2.0)
Introduction strategy / Pilot phase
The first two development steps of Passar 2.0 (standard import) will be available for pilot operations from the second quarter of 2026 (domicile procedures authorised consignee and selected border crossings). Interested parties can already register to participate: dazit@bazg.admin.ch.
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security will ensure close support throughout the process. Participants will be among the first to gain experience with the new system and will be able to contribute valuable input for its optimisation. Expansion to additional border crossings will take place once there is sufficient demand from economic operators.
Until the system is made available for widespread use, only pilot companies may submit import declarations for goods via Passar. All other companies should continue to use e-dec Import.
Automatic activation
Important: Passar 2.0 can only be used in combination with automated activation across all modes of transport.
Unlike e-dec Import (acceptance of the declaration, including the date, and notification of the selection results), goods declarations only become legally valid upon activation. Without automated activation, all import declarations that are currently automatically released by the system (Frei/o and Frei/m) would need to be presented to the FOCBS (counter processing). This would significantly increase workload and slow down border crossings compared to e-dec.
Registration in ePortal
In order to use Passar, you must first register in ePortal as an FOCBS business partner (BP ID) and apply for the necessary business partner roles (GP roles).
Important: A BP ID alone is not sufficient. Without the appropriate BP roles, goods declarations cannot be entered, accepted or activated. BP roles are also required for the payment process and for accessing documents. The table below provides an overview of the mandatory and additional BP roles in the movement of goods.
Registration for the digital services of Swiss Customs on ePortal (Onboarding)
User administration in ePortal
Replacement of CSP account with BP-ID / New debtor status
The business partner ID (BP-ID) replaces the current ZAZ accounts as the identification number. During the parallel phase, ZAZ accounts will still be required as long as import declarations are submitted via e-dec Import.
With the new debtor status, the general requirement to provide financial guarantees can be waived.
Passar 2.0: BP ID to replace the CSP account
Import via Passar
The switch to Passar entails several procedural changes. Detailed information can be found in the updated policy.
Automated authorisation check
Bans, restrictions and conditions
Obtaining documents
Documents can be obtained via the “Chartera Output” application (ePortal) or automatically via a B2B interface. PDF invoice dispatch will be discontinued.
Obtaining electronic assessment decisions (eVVs) from Passar
System availability ans emergency measures
System availability ans emergency measures
Dashboard – Goods traffic
The dashboard provides a compact overview of all key developments related to cross-border trade in goods.