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Activation (Passar)

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Last updated: 26 June 2026

Source: BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Transportprozess mit Passar (Richtlinie R-10-TP); Ausfuhr mit Activ / Activ App; Passar Warenverkehrssystem (Selektion/Freigabe). Stand: Juni 2026.

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In the Swiss Passar goods-traffic system operated by the BAZG, activation is the moment at which an electronic goods declaration takes effect at the border crossing and becomes binding for customs treatment. Put simply: only once it is activated does the goods declaration count as lodged. At that point the BAZG runs the automated risk analysis (selection) and immediately reports back whether the consignment is released ("free") or held for inspection ("blocked"). For professionals (freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents) the rule is: every goods declaration must be linked to a transport declaration before the border crossing, otherwise it cannot be activated. For export and transit, activation is normally automated via the BAZG's mobile Activ App – the driver creates a transport declaration by scanning the MRN barcode of the goods declaration, and the app also acts as the signal transmitter that activates the declaration automatically on reaching the border. Related terms are Passar, goods declaration (Warenanmeldung), transport declaration (Transportanmeldung), Activ App, selection, MRN and BAZG. Not to be confused with the mere acceptance of the declaration in the system: activation is the border-related trigger of customs treatment, not the initial recording of the data. Status: June 2026.

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Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027

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