Switzerland
Warnings and insurance
Update history
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
2025-03-17 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)