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Switzerland
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Open
For some origins
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Updated: July 29, 2021
Reviewed: July 29, 2021
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General
Switzerland is open for travel from the EU and Schengen countries, as well as some third-countries and partners of Swiss residents and citizens. Internally, most restrictions have been lifted.
Can I travel to Switzerland?
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Citizens and residents of the following countries can travel to Switzerland, with added procedures for some arrivals:
- EU member countries
- Schengen member countries
- Australia 🇦🇺
- New Zealand 🇳🇿
- Rwanda 🇷🇼
- Singapore 🇸🇬
- South Korea 🇰🇷
- Thailand 🇹🇭
- Israel 🇮🇱
- Japan 🇯🇵
- Albania 🇦🇱
- Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Lebanon 🇱🇧
- North Macedonia 🇲🇰
- Serbia 🇷🇸
- Taiwan 🇹🇼
- Macao 🇲🇴
- United States 🇺🇸
- Armenia 🇦🇲
- Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
- Canada 🇨🇦
- Jordan 🇯🇴
- Moldova 🇲🇩
- Montenegro 🇲🇪
- North Macedonia 🇲🇰
- Qatar 🇶🇦
- Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
- Kosovo 🇽🇰
- Macau 🇲🇴
- Brunei 🇧🇳
- Vaccinated arrivals from any other country may enter as well.
- Partners of of Swiss citizens and residents can also enter Switzerland if they are able to provide proof of the relationship.
- All arrivals must register in advance.
Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to Switzerland?
- Anyone entering Switzerland from countries or areas defined as high-risk, will be required to quarantine for 10 days. The list of countries is updated regularly and can be found here.
- Quarantine may be shortened to 7 days if testing negative again.
- Vaccinated arrivals are exempt from quarantine.
Are COVID-19 tests required to travel to Switzerland?
- All arrivals by air will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.
- All arrivals from high-risk countries, by any means of transportation, must present e negative PCR test as well.
- Vaccinated arrivals are exempt.
Is public transportation open in Switzerland?
Public transportation in Switzerland is operating.
Are the restaurants and bars open in Switzerland?
Restaurants and bars in Switzerland are open, with capacity limitations in place.
Are businesses and attractions open in Switzerland?
- Most non-essential businesses and attractions in Switzerland are open again, with capacity limitations, social distancing, and other health measures in place.
- Clubs remain closed.
Do I need to wear a face mask in Switzerland?
Wearing face masks is required on public transport and in enclosed public places.