Does the coronavirus affect trips to Switzerland?
The thread was started by tourists seeking clarity on travel to Switzerland amidst COVID-19 challenges. They wanted to know entry requirements, testing protocols, and local health certificates. Information shared included updates on vaccination recognition, potential quarantine measures, and the ease of accessing COVID-19 tests in Switzerland.
- Travelers need a valid COVID certificate or proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and other indoor venues in Switzerland.
- Non-EU visitors can apply for a Swiss COVID certificate online if vaccinated with an accepted vaccine.
- The COVID test must be taken within 72 hours before arrival in Switzerland, and travelers are encouraged to check specific local regulations before their trip.
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You guys are great. Thanks for keeping us updated.
I may, or may not, but I am…crying tears of joy. THANK YOU!!!!
Hi there,
you are very kind, on behalf of the MySwissAlps and the team, I would like to thank you feedbacks. Your appreciation of MySwissAlps and the forum means a lot to us. 🙂
Take care,
Ildiko
Hi everyone,
The first post in this thread has been updated: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/does-the-corona-virus-affect-trips-to-switzerland.
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Hi
I am from Egypt
I want to visit Swiss on 20 July 2021
Already took vaccine Astrazeneca but 1 dose
Can i enter Swiss ???
Does it require pcr test ???
What doc. needed when enter ??
Hi Merocasper,
I am sorry but as Egypt is listed as a high-risk country, you need to be fully vaccinated to be able to enter Switzerland. In your case, this means that you need to have both of the 2 doses of AstraZeneca.
Arno just updated the first post in this thread, you might want to have a look at that.
Ildiko
This is great news but sadly I’m going to have to wait till next year to do my road trip to Switzerland as back here in the Uk France , Germany, Switzerland are all on our amber list so lots off test to do which I cannot afford but I will be coming next year when hopefully no restrictions will be in place I cannot wait to visit this beautiful country this is my second year having to cancel but I’m sure it will all be worth it when I get there in 2022
thank you to all the team on here you Abe been fabulous keeping us all updated 😁
Marvelett
Hi Marvelett,
That’s unfortunate. On the other hand, it will give you more time to plan your trip 🙂
Regards,
Anna
Anna, your reply to Marvelett was helpful to me as just last night we canceled our overseas trip, departing July 4.
I won’t have that family trip before twins go to college (mainly due to overall travel time and risk of not getting home in time due to the need to test).
I did, however, rebook for the day after all kids will be back home! (😀)
I will continue to refine our ideas but keep to the itinerary so I don’t once again get the “ih no, I read too much again” virus.😂
For those with new plans they are excited about for this year, ENJOY!!
Aww thank you Anna , yes I will be able to add more into it now and hopefully visit more places , as we will be traveling on our motorcycle 🏍 I’m sure we can fit a few more places in 😊, Iam dad that we cannot come this year but it will be all the more exciting when we plan to come in the summer 2022 🤞😁
Marvelett 😊
LTommy I can so relate to this as it’s so difficult with testing and having to quarantine, I just find it’s better just to wait another year .I don’t want to but have to 😁
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Unlimited travel in the Berner Oberland, Jungfrau Region or Lucerne Region.
I’m sorry to hear you have to postpone your trips LTommy and Marvelett. Let’s hope it makes the entire period of looking forward to your stay in Switzerland even more worthwhile. We’ll still be here to help you make the most out of your visits!
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Hi. All the information posted and regularly updated here has been very useful! I am from Canada and I noticed that today Switzerland authority removed Canada from countries with a worrying variant. However it is not listed anywhere else in regards to entering Switzerland as a tourist. Does anybody know what is the entry status for Canadian tourist if they are not vaccinated? Is a negative test sufficient? (I am not a Swiss dual citizen/permanent resident and I don’t have EU passport)
Hi Liblum,
Thank you for joining MySwissAlps.
As of recently, the SEM list now contains countries which are considered non high-risk. All other countries not listed are considered high-risk, including Canada unfortunately. If you are not vaccinated, you will not be permitted entry for travel purposes. The list is regularly updated so it could change in a few weeks.
You can find all this information including links to official sites, on the first page of this thread.
Let us know if you have further questions.
Regards,
Anna
Today would have been our first day in Switzerland for a three and half week driving tour. Moved it all to September…May be a better experience…depends on the weather.
I am anxious to hear how others from the US experience with customs and border control with the new measures in place.
Have a good day.
Hi Richard123,
I hope you’ll be blessed with a great weather in September (it usually is :)).And I’m sure some of our forum members and fellow travellers would be kind enough to share their experience here.
Safe travel and regards,
Anna
My husband and I are leaving Friday for 10 nights in Switzerland (from US). I will be very happy to report back on the travel experience.
I will be in Switzerland for four weeks beginning mid-July and I, too, will post feedback here. Those of us “cursed” with SwissLove have to band together during these crazy times!
For your return US flight, are you bringing a Covid test with you, or planning to have it done in Switzerland?
I’m not leaving until the 8th of August, but I will update information if it’s changed at that time.
My plan is to get the test (for the return) done at Zurich airport the day before I leave.
Judy
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