[Anonymous]

18 February 2019 at 2:48:15 #819980

Hi, I am planning to travel to Switzerland from Milan in June. I have read a lot about Swiss pass, I wish to know if I buy SP for 3 consecutive days online, do I need to activate it at the train station? Plan to travel to Domodossola from Milan on 5th, stay overnight because I might need the custom’s stamp for tax refund, on 6th morning, I will take the morning train to Interlaken. I am worried that there is no Swiss pass customer service counter at Domodossola Station, or if there is, it won’t open so early. I don’t need to buy the ticket from Domodossola to Interlaken, is that correct? Thank you.

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[rockoyster]

Reply 1 of 2 • 18 February 2019 at 3:53:04 #904474

Hello Ying and Welcome to MySwissAlps

No – there is no requirement to “validate” a Swiss Travel Pass. It is automatically valid from the start date for the number of days covered by the pass.

Never heard of anyone staying overnight in Domodossola to get a customs stamp. Maybe someone else can provide advice on the tax refund issue.

[User]

Reply 2 of 2 • 18 February 2019 at 8:08:44 #904475

Hello Ying

Find out in detail about validation and how to see if it’s needed following this link: http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/howtouse

Normally it’s not needed but just make sure you cross-check the listed criteria.

Regarding the custom stamp for private goods you can also get this within 7 working days from any official custom post in Switzerland, so there’s no need to stay in Domodossola.

Here to the details on the Swiss Customs Administration page.
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/e n/home/information-individuals/declaring-goods/importation-into-switzerland/declaring-goods/travelling-by-rail.html

Just make sure you have the item, receipt and prove of incoming travel with you when going there.

Hope this helps.

Best,
Steph