Switzerland
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-06-18 17:16
New information about the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign that will be taking place in Switzerland from 2 to 27 July (See ‘Women’s Euro 2025’ page).
2025-06-04 17:20
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-17 14:25
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-06-18 17:16
New information about the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign that will be taking place in Switzerland from 2 to 27 July (See ‘Women’s Euro 2025’ page).
2025-06-04 17:20
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-17 14:25
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)