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What are the current travel restrictions for Switzerland?

Entry restrictions

Switzerland has begun to ease its travel restrictions. As well as nationals/residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein, as of June 15, travelers from countries in the EU, Iceland, Norway may now enter Switzerland. Travelers from the UK and South Africa are not permitted entry to Switzerland. UK nationals and other non-Swiss/Liechtenstein nationals arriving from a “high risk-country” outside of the Schengen area are not permitted entry to Liechtenstein. These restrictions do not apply to UK nationals who are legally resident in Switzerland. They will be allowed to re-enter the country, but will need to present proof of residency, i.e. a Swiss residence permit (L / B / C / Ci permits). Holders of a cross-border permit (G permit), an FDFA legitimation card, a D visa issued by Switzerland and holders of a ‘laissez passer’ issued by a Swiss representation in cases of ‘individual special necessity’ may also enter the country. Travelers from other countries who have the necessary visas and permits to enter, and authorized healthcare professionals may still enter the country. Special allowances also exist in some cases for travelers arriving from Germany or Austria.

Entry requirements

Passengers must complete the Contact Tracing Card form before arrival.

Quarantine requirements

Travelers who have been in certain countries in the past 10 days are subject to quarantine for 10 days on arrival. For an updated list of these countries, check the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. All travelers arriving from the UK and South Africa are subject to a 10-day self-isolation, including those who arrived since December 14. Travelers who have arrived in Switzerland from December 14 onward, must be in quarantine in their place of residence or accommodation by midnight on December 22 at the latest, and must notify their local Cantonal Medical Service by 12 noon on December 24.

Transiting rules

Same-day transit is permitted; however, travelers who are not nationals, residents, or family members of nationals/residents of EEA Member States may not transit through Switzerland when arriving from a non-Schengen Member State en route to another Schengen Member State. Additional exemptions exist for some categories of business travelers who have received advance permission. Travelers transiting through Switzerland, are strongly advised to have their onward travel booked in advance and to have confirmed they meet the entry requirements of their destination country.

If you are planning to travel to Switzerland at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.