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Passar Hub: Roadmap, ZAZ replacement, digital EUR.1 & import pilot 2026
Passar 1.0 – Export complete
Passar 2.0 – Pilot April 2026
EUR.1 digital – «Certificat» Pilot live
ZAZ → GP-ID replacement
Binding deadline — no postponement
e-dec ends definitively on 30 Sept 2027
The current import solution e-dec Import will be fully replaced by Passar 2.0. The switch is not optional. Anyone importing goods into Switzerland or transporting them must migrate to Passar in time.
30.09.2027
Last e-dec import declaration
Imports via Passar only afterwards
30.09.2027
Last declaration in e-dec Web
Replaced by Declar
early 2027
Build stage 3 — everyone must switch
No exemption phase like for export
from 01.09.2026
Finanzas & debtor status
New BAZG financial portal
The fourth quarter of 2027 is reserved for closing and clean-up work only. Existing data will not be migrated from e-dec to Passar.
Passar is the digital goods movement system of the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS/BAZG). Export and transit already run via Passar; e-dec Import remains available in parallel until 30 Sept 2027. The key point: the last import customs declaration in e-dec Import is possible on 30 Sept 2027 — after that, import runs via Passar. The import switch is binding and cannot be postponed. This page gives professionals (declarants, forwarders), SME newcomers and foreign carriers all the current information on the roadmap, build stages, Declar, the Activ App, the Digital Transport Slip (DTS), Finanzas and deadlines — neutral, sourced and practical. As of 22 June 2026 (DaziT Business Advisory Group 2/2026).
Why are you here?
Jump straight to the information relevant to your role.
Customs declarant / forwarder
Build stages, import process, selection, digital assessment, software & interfaces.
SME / newcomer
What changes, the deadlines, ePortal registration and a concrete checklist.
Carrier / abroad
Declar, Digital Transport Slip (DTS), Activ App and automated border crossing.
On this page
- 1Passar Roadmap: The three phases
- 2Passar import: the four build stagesNew
- 3Declar explained simplyNew
- 4Digital Transport Slip (DTS): the digital running slipNew
- 5Passar 2.0: Import process via GP-ID — step by step
- 6Digital EUR.1 — «Certificat»
- 7ePortal registration & GP roles: step by step
- 8Finanzas: new financial portal & debtor statusNew
- 9Document retrieval during the parallel phaseNew
- 10Software & Tools
- 11Checklist – Prepare now
- 12Frequently asked questions about Passar
- 13Official sources & further links
Passar Roadmap: The three phases
Passar gradually replaces E-dec and NCTS. Here you find all three phases at a glance – with status, deadlines and important milestones.
Passar 1.0Completed / Live
Transit & Export — completed
- Transit (NCTS Phase 5): fully via Passar since October 2023
- Export: migration to Passar Export completed end of February 2026
- Three options: Passar Export (standard), E-dec Web (until Declar replaces it), customs service provider
- No more exception requests for E-dec Export accepted
- Transitional provisions (tobacco with refund, tariff no. 9999.9999, export to warehouse) expire end of May 2026
Tip: Use the Activ App for automated border crossing — currently only 3% of exports are activated automatically. Huge time & cost savings available!
Passar 2.0In rollout
Import — rolled out in four build stages until end of 2027
- First productive pilot runs took place in April and May 2026 (standard imports, build stages 1 + 2)
- Switching on your own is not yet possible — only in coordination with BAZG (dazit@bazg.admin.ch)
- Build stage 3 (full e-dec replacement) from early 2027 — after that, essentially ALL business partners must switch
- Last import customs declaration in e-dec Import: 30 Sept 2027 — Passar only thereafter
- No generous parallel or exemption phase like Passar export — the deadline is binding
- The Activ App is MANDATORY for Passar import — no BAZG transport declarations offered as a substitute
- Existing data will NOT be migrated from e-dec to Passar
Act now: clarify ePortal registration + GP roles, test the Activ App and agree the switch date with your software provider, carriers and drivers.
Passar 3.0From 2028
Supervised procedures & last paper forms — from 2028
- Digitization of more complex and supervised procedures
- Replacement of the last paper forms and remaining counter visits
- Goal: fully paperless customs processing in Switzerland
- Roadmap reviewed periodically with industry (core group software development)
Passar import: the four build stages
Passar 2.0 import is rolled out in four build stages. Only build stage 3 fully replaces e-dec — and from then on the switch is binding for all business partners.
BS 1 + 2Pilot complete / in rolloutPilot runs April & May 2026
Standard imports
- Standard import and usual customs declarations
- Payment on account
- Switching only possible in coordination with BAZG
BS 3early 2027from February 2027
Full replacement of e-dec
- Immediate payment
- Conditions, permits and regulations
- Customs reliefs and usage obligations
- Quotas and free-zone quotas (dispatcher analogous to NCTS)
- Tax warehouses, inward processing, certain duty-free goods
With this stage, essentially all business partners must switch to Passar — no generous parallel or exemption phase.
BS 4In preparationafter BS 3
Special procedures
- Customs warehouses
- Import and export as follow-up procedures
- Changes to usage obligations
- Difference assessments for stock
- Further duty exemptions & reduced goods declarations
Passar 3.0From 2028from 2028
Supervised procedures & paper forms
- More complex and supervised procedures
- Replacement of further paper forms
- Last counter visits and paper processes disappear
Declar explained simply
Declar is a free BAZG web application in the ePortal. It does not initially create the customs declaration, but the transport declaration at border crossing — used together with Passar and the Activ App.
Declar ≠ customs software. Declar = transport declaration. The actual clearance stays in Passar or in commercial customs software.
What Declar can do today
- Create and edit transport declarations
- Reference one or more Passar goods declarations
- Generate the Digital Transport Slip (DTS)
- Transmit the transport declaration to the Activ App (Remote Loading or DTS scan)
What Declar cannot do yet
- Link with e-dec import declarations (in preparation)
- Paper-based procedures (in preparation)
- Its own import/export goods declarations (planned from 2027)
- Currently only with Passar goods declarations — and only for pilot companies
How Declar works (quick guide)
1
Register in the ePortal
Register as a BAZG business partner with the role "Transport" and authorise employees.
2
Create transport declaration
Enter a transport declaration in Declar (vehicle, plate, country of registration, border crossing).
3
Reference Passar goods declaration
Link one or more existing Passar goods declarations.
4
Load the DTS into the Activ App
Send the Digital Transport Slip via link to the smartphone (Remote Loading) or read it via scan.
5
Automated activation at the border
The goods declaration is activated automatically at border crossing via the Activ App.
Declar timeline
from 2026
Transport declaration (pilot, then productive from July 2026)
Q1 2027
Import declaration (expected)
Q3 2027
Export declaration (expected)
30.09.2027
Last declaration in e-dec Web
Prerequisite: the business partner role "Transport" in the ePortal. In case of outages, the transport declaration can be created at the border by BAZG staff as a fallback.
Digital Transport Slip (DTS): the digital running slip
The DTS is the digitally generated running slip. It contains the transport declaration data and gradually replaces the paper slip at the joint customs facilities.
Send via link to the driver's smartphone (Remote Loading)
Load directly into the Activ App
Alternatively scan as a barcode (DTS scan)
No transport declaration means no DTS and no automated border crossing
Goal: the paper slip will be gradually replaced by the DTS at all joint customs facilities by the end of 2027.
Digital EUR.1 — «Certificat»
New from March 2026The BAZG launched the pilot of the "Certificat" web application in March 2026. Exporters can now create EUR.1 certificates of origin fully digitally and have them automatically validated — no counter visit, no paper.
1
Register in ePortal with GP role "Freight"
The prerequisite is registration in the BAZG ePortal with the business partner role "Freight". Only then is the "Certificat" tile visible in ePortal (will be activated for all after the pilot).
2
Enter EUR.1 in "Certificat"
Enter the EUR.1 as a "Draft" in the Certificat tool: goods data, destination country (only PEM countries in phase 1, ~80% of volume), origin information. Forwarders can act on behalf of the exporter with power of attorney.
3
Automatic endorsement upon export activation
As soon as the export is activated in Passar, the EUR.1 automatically receives stamp + signature in field 11 — status changes from "Draft" to "Final" (valid). No counter visit needed.
4
Recipient receives the endorsed EUR.1
The exporter sends the endorsed EUR.1 to the foreign recipient (e.g. as PDF by email). The foreign customs authority can verify authenticity via QR code or deeplink — the data in the system is authoritative.
QR code and link are identical for Draft and Final — they always lead to the current status. The paper printout is only an auxiliary tool; the data in the system is always authoritative.
Pilot phase running since mid-March 2026. Productive release for all targeted: April 2026 (after Easter). Until then, paper solution remains as fallback. Acceptance problems abroad: report immediately to ursprung@bazg.admin.ch
ePortal registration & GP roles: step by step
For Passar 2.0 (import), all parties — importer, forwarder, customs agent — must be registered in the BAZG ePortal and have the appropriate business partner roles (GP roles). Since September 2025, AGOV is recommended as the login method.
1
Create user account (AGOV)
Create an account at eportal.admin.ch. Existing CH-LOGIN accounts can be migrated to AGOV. AGOV is the new standard login method of the Swiss federal administration.
2
Register business partner (Connex)
Search for "Connex" in the ePortal and add your company (incl. UID/BUR number) as a BAZG business partner. A verification letter is sent automatically (approx. 2–3 working days) containing the onboarding code.
3
Request GP roles
Select the correct roles: "Declarant" for forwarders/customs agents, "Freight" for carriers and EUR.1 creators (Certificat), "Usage obligation" for importers with customs reliefs (mandatory from Nov. 2026, also in e-dec).
4
Set up B2B connection & Activ App
Set up a B2B connection via BAZG interface for technical integration. Customs software providers integrate Passar into their systems. The Activ App (activ.admin.ch) is mandatory for automated border crossing with Passar 2.0 import.
Importers will be contacted directly by BAZG in the coming months. Nevertheless, proactive registration is recommended — without a GP-ID, the importer cannot be selected by the forwarder/customs agent in the Passar system.
ZAZ account replacement & debtor status: what changes?
New with Passar 2.0With Passar 2.0, the existing ZAZ account (customs clearing house) is replaced by the Business Partner ID (GP-ID). At the same time, BAZG introduces a new traffic light system for debtor status — visible in the financial portal "Finanzas".
ZAZ account → GP-ID
There is now only one GP-ID per business partner (instead of multiple ZAZ accounts). The business relationship with BAZG will be managed via this GP-ID going forward. Existing ZAZ collateral is assigned to the GP-ID.
Debtor status Green — normal processing
Green status: imports can continue to be processed on account with payment term. Companies with a registered office in Switzerland or Liechtenstein generally do not need to provide collateral (unless elevated risk).
Debtor status Red — immediate payment
Red status: overdue receivables or missing/insufficient collateral. In this case, imports are only possible against immediate payment at the customs office. Existing open receivables are also taken into account.
Risk-based collateral
Business partners without a registered office in Switzerland/Liechtenstein must provide collateral due to limited legal enforcement options abroad. Not to be confused with gVV guarantees for international transit ("Garanzia").
Parallel operation: ZAZ accounts and existing collateral remain active as long as a company still files import declarations in e-dec. Collateral is only returned on a risk basis after definitive migration to Passar 2.0. BAZG will communicate the exact return process in due course.
Finanzas: new financial portal & debtor status
NewFrom 1 September 2026 the new financial portal "Finanzas" is planned. It shows the debtor status (traffic-light system) and helps avoid a red status or return to green.
Open & overdue receivables
Overview of the current debtor status, analogous to the previous "Garanzia" tool.
Status Green
Imports can be processed on account with payment term as before.
Status Red
Imports are only possible against immediate payment at the customs office — with reasons and steps to return to green.
Prerequisite
Valid GP-ID and the business partner role "Financial information".
In an initial phase, the displayed status is informational only. For existing ZAZ customers, the previous blocking mechanisms continue to apply for now.
Document retrieval during the parallel phase
During the parallel phase, document retrieval depends on the system in which the declaration was created.
With Passar (new)
- Assessments, invoices, credit notes and summaries via "Chartera Output"
- Retrieval via B2B interface or ePortal
- Reminders still by post, additionally filed electronically
With e-dec (old)
- As long as the declaration is made via e-dec, the existing retrieval channels remain
- The decisive factor is always the system in which the goods declaration was created
Passar 2.0: Import process via GP-ID — step by step
Passar 2.0Here is how an import customs declaration works in Passar 2.0 — for forwarders, customs agents and importers with direct connection. All parties must be registered in ePortal in advance.
1
Create goods declaration (WA) in advance
The forwarder/declarant creates the import goods declaration in the system (up to 30 days in advance). The importer must have a GP-ID and the required GP roles in ePortal — otherwise they cannot be selected as invoice recipient.
2
Transport declaration before border arrival
A transport declaration is created before border arrival and linked to the goods declaration. This is a prerequisite for automated activation. Without a transport declaration, no automated border crossing is possible.
3
Automated activation via Activ App (mandatory)
The driver activates at the border via the Activ App (Remote Loading or DTS Scan). BAZG counter services are not available with Passar 2.0. Activation is the legally binding moment of the goods declaration.
4
Selection: "released" or "inspection"
Passar has only two selection results — no more distinction between formal and material inspection as in e-dec. With "released", the assessment decision is issued immediately digitally.
5
Assessment decision immediately digital
The customs assessment + VAT assessment are provided in a single document digitally — directly after release or after completion of inspection. Collection via "Chartera Output" in ePortal or via B2B interface. Invoicing: 2× per week (Mon & Thu).
Free text field: A free text field (e.g. internal file number) can be entered in the goods declaration. This text appears unchanged on the assessment decision, but not on summaries or invoices.
Which software supports Passar?
Many customs software providers are gradually integrating Passar. Here is an overview of the current status.
Mercurio
Passar integration available (Swiss market)
SISA Customs
Passar module for the Swiss market
Dakosy
Customs software with Passar connection for the Swiss market
Own API / B2B interface
Direct integration via BAZG B2B interface for freight forwarders
This list is not exhaustive. Check with your software vendor for the current status of Passar compatibility.
Declar & Passar: What belongs together?
Important to understand: Declar is not new customs software, but a free BAZG web application in the ePortal for the transport declaration at border crossing. Declar does not initially create the actual customs declaration — it references Passar goods declarations, links them to the transport and generates the Digital Transport Slip (DTS) for the Activ App. Only from 2027 will Declar also enable simple import and export goods declarations, becoming the long-term successor to e-dec Web. The actual customs clearance remains in Passar or in commercial customs software for now.
Prepare now – Passar 2.0 Checklist
These 8 steps help you to be prepared for Passar 2.0 in time — for importers, forwarders and customs agents.
1
Complete ePortal registration with AGOV login (eportal.admin.ch)
2
Request GP roles: "Declarant", "Freight" (for EUR.1/Certificat), "Usage obligation" (from Nov. 2026)
New3
Clarify ZAZ status: check existing collateral, prepare replacement by GP-ID
New4
Install and test Activ App (activ.admin.ch) — mandatory for Passar 2.0 import
New5
Register for Passar 2.0 import pilot phase: dazit@bazg.admin.ch
New6
Check customs software for Passar compatibility (contact your software provider)
7
Document processes for new selection results & digital assessment decisions
8
Validate and keep up-to-date tariff numbers, master data and certificates of origin
Frequently asked questions about Passar
The most frequently asked questions about Passar, E-dec migration and the BAZG ePortal – answered clearly and concisely.
What is Passar and who operates it?
Passar is the new digital goods movement system of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS/BAZG). It gradually replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export/transit) is complete, Passar 2.0 (import) starts with a pilot after Easter 2026.
When does the Passar 2.0 import pilot start and where?
First pilot runs are planned after Easter 2026 (April) — initially at Basel Weil Motorway (BWA) and Chiasso Brogeda Merci, plus the domicile process (Authorized Consignee ZE). Scaling to additional border crossings from May 2026. Registration: dazit@bazg.admin.ch
What changes with Passar 2.0 for importers?
Importers must have a GP-ID in ePortal — without it, they cannot be selected by forwarders/customs agents as invoice recipient. The ZAZ account is replaced by GP-ID. A new debtor status (Green/Red) appears in the "Finanzas" financial portal. Assessment decisions (customs + VAT in one document) are issued immediately digitally.
What is the digital EUR.1 ("Certificat") and how does it work?
BAZG launched the pilot of the "Certificat" web application in March 2026. Exporters can create EUR.1 certificates of origin digitally and have them automatically endorsed — no counter visit needed. Requirement: GP role "Freight" in ePortal. Starting with PEM countries (~80% of volume). Productive release for all: target April 2026 (after Easter). Fallback: paper solution remains available.
What happens to my ZAZ account?
The ZAZ account is replaced by the GP-ID (Business Partner ID). The ZAZ account remains active as long as imports are filed via e-dec (parallel operation). After definitive migration to Passar 2.0, existing ZAZ collateral is returned on a risk basis. BAZG will communicate the exact process in due course.
Is the Activ App really mandatory for Passar 2.0?
Yes. Automated activation via the Activ App (activ.admin.ch) is mandatory for Passar 2.0 import — there are no more BAZG counter services. BAZG strongly recommends using the Activ App for all transport modes by end of May 2026.
What is the new usage obligation from November 2026?
From 01.11.2026, a new GP role "Usage obligation" applies to all companies importing goods with customs reliefs depending on intended use. This role must be applied for once at BAZG and then applies to all relevant goods. Important: also mandatory in e-dec from November 2026! Existing usage obligations (D-123) lose their validity.
Is this page an official access point?
No. This page is purely informational and independent. For official information and registration, use the BAZG website.
Terms in the Glossary
Official sources & further links
Direct links to official BAZG resources, the ePortal and Passar documentation.
BAZG: Certificat — Digital EUR.1
Information on the digital certificate of origin EUR.1 and the "Certificat" web application
BAZG: Passar (overview)
Official Passar page of the BAZG with all resources
BAZG: R-10 Guideline Customs Procedures
Guidelines for Passar import incl. differences to e-dec (Chapter 0 R-10-00)
BAZG: Technical information Passar 2.0
API documentation, B2B connection and technical specifications for software developers
ePortal: Registration & onboarding
Step-by-step guide to ePortal registration with AGOV
Activ App — Automated border crossing
Mandatory for Passar 2.0 import: automated activation of goods and transport declarations
BAZG Service Desk
Technical support: +41 58 462 60 00
Organisational changes at BAZG
The BAZG is reorganising regionally. Responsibilities and contacts may change — but no reduction in services is planned according to BAZG.
- From 1 August 2026: reduction from six to four regions
- From 1 January 2027: reduction of local organisational units from 23 to 16
- Customs division anchored at regional level with an Audit and Procedures unit (APV)
Sources & status
Last updated: 22 June 2026This page is based on official BAZG/DaziT documents. The current BAZG publications are always authoritative.
High reliability — primary sources BAZG/DaziT (Business Advisory Group 2/2026, Declar web application). Dates from 2027 onwards are planning values and may change.
Note: This page is a neutral information resource and does not replace official advice. The current guidelines and communications of the BAZG are always authoritative. Updated based on DaziT Business Advisory Group 1/2026 of 16.03.2026.