If you're planning a tour of Switzerland, you need to be aware of the
Visa and Travel regulations of Switzerland. Switzerland has one of the
most clear-cut and transparent Visa and Travel regulatory systems. The
safety and security of international tourists on tours to Switzerland
is also monitored by the Switzerland Tourism Department.
Entry Requirements for Switzerland
Travelers wishing to enter Switzerland need a valid passport. Visas
are required for stays of 3 months or more. In general, holders of a
valid permanent residence certificate of an EU or EFTA country, Andorra,
Monaco, San Marino, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada or
the USA and some other countries do not need a visa. Please check with
the nearest Swiss Embassy or Consulate. (www.auslaender.ch)
Indian and Asian nationals require a visa to visit Switzerland. An ordinary
visa is usually valid for multiple entries for three months from the
date of issue with duration of stay from 15 to 30 days. As and when
the necessity of regular visits to Switzerland is established, the validity
can be extended to one, two or, in exceptional cases, three years.
Switzerland Embassies Worldwide
| Embassy
of Switzerland, Canada
5 Marlborough Avenue
Ottawa ON
K1N 8E6 |
Embassy
of Switzerland, France
142, rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris |
| Embassy
of Switzerland, India
Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi - 110 021 (P.O. Box 392) |
Embassy
of Switzerland, Italy
Via Barnaba Oriani 61
00197 Rome |
| Embassy
of Switzerland, Russia
Per. Ogorodnaya Sloboda (Stopani) 2/5
101000 Moscow |
Embassy
of Switzerland, Singapore
1 Swiss Club Link - Singapore 288162 |
| Embassy
of Switzerland, Spain
Calle Nuņez de Balboa 35-7°
Edificio Goya
E-28001 Madrid |
Embassy
of Switzerland, Thailand
35 North Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330 |
| Embassy
of Switzerland, UK
16/18 Montagu Place,
London W1H 2BQ. |
Embassy
of Switzerland, USA
2900 Cathedral Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 2000 |
Customs Entry Regulations
Duty-and tax free imports
per person
Used personal effects:
Used personal effects, such as clothing, underwear,toilet articles,
sports gear, photo and film cameras, camcorders, portable computers, musical instruments, and other
articles for general
use.
Provision:
Foodstuff and non-alcoholic beverages for the day of travelling.
Cash:
Importation and exportation of cash are not subjected to restrictions.
Tobaccos and spirits:
These limits apply only to persons older than 17 years
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of pipe-tobacco
- 2 liters of alcohol (up to 15% vol.) and 1 liter of alcohol (over
15% vol.)
Other goods:
For other private goods there is a total value limit of CHF 300.- per
person.