Switzerland
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
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Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help Britishyou nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2024-09-05 13:26
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-09 10:46
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-07-19 16:49
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-18 16:25
Information about ongoing forest fires in Switzerland (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 10:26
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-02 14:30
Updated information about altitude sickness (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-11-04 09:35
Removal of leaflet that advised on pickpocketing (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-05-12 15:14
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-01 23:00
Switzerland has lifted all Covid-19 pandemic restrictions – there are no social distancing or mask wearing measures in place. There is no mandatory isolation requirement if you test positive for Covid19. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-29 15:14
Corrected to delete earlier update.
2022-04-29 14:59
Update to information following relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and rules for entry (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-29 16:34
Clarification on entry requirements for children and young people (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-21 11:47
Clarification on entry requirements for children and young people (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-17 19:35
Updated information for domestic coronavirus measures and entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)