Who is allowed to enter Switzerland?
You want to travel to Switzerland and feel overwhelmed with all the restrictions that are out there? We would like to summarize the latest information for you:
When entering from inside the Schengen-Area
Are you holding a Swiss or EU passport or Schengen Visa - then this category is for you. Even if you are currently living abroad.
The normal entry requirements apply to any persons entering Switzerland directly from these Schengen-States
When entering from outside the Schengen-Area
The normal entry requirements apply only to some countries. You can find the list here.
All other countries are still considered high-risk and are on the list of high-risk countries and regions in the COVID-19 Ordinance 3. Entry restrictions continue to apply to persons entering Switzerland from these countries.
In short:
For tourism purposes, you are only allowed to enter Switzerland when travelling from one of the countries mentioned in the list. For all other purposes please check the requirements on the SSM-website.
If entry to Switzerland is permitted: What are the rules?
Within the last ten days, have you spent time in a place that is on the FOPH risk countries?
Yes
No
Yes
Is this place on the FOPH list of risk countries under section *2. Countries with a variant of concern?
No
How are you entering Switzerland?
Does either of these statements apply to you?
- I am fully vaccinated and the last vaccination was less than 6 months ago
- I have had Covid-19 and recovered. My isolation (from the 11th day after first positive test result) ended less than six months ago
other
no special precautions necessary
Does either of these statements apply to you?
- I am fully vaccinated and the last vaccination was less than 6 months ago
I have had Covid-19 and recovered. My isolation (from the 11th day after first positive test result) ended less than six months ago
Yes
Yes
No
No
Disclaimer:
All the information on this website - https://www.cyou.ch/ - is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. CYou does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. We highly recommend you to check out the latest information about entering Switzerland via the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and the State Secretariat for Migration (SSM).