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We are flying to Geneva from the US with a stopover in London. We are taking a shuttle from Geneva airport to Chamonix. We will stay a week in Chamonix and going back to Switzerland to stay 2 weeks. We will be taking the PCR test that should meet both France and Switzerland requirements.
I have specific questions that I can’t find the answers from the government/tourism websites.
1) Do we need to take a PCR or antigen test to cross the border from Chamonix to Switzerland? Our next destination is Zermatt.
2) Do they check the Covid test results at the border?
Thanks for your help! We are leaving in less than 3 weeks and I am getting anxious with all the COVID19 travel requirements.
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Hi Catherine H,
Happy New Year and welcome to MySwissAlps.
As tourists, you will need to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test before entering Switzerland. Random checks are carried out at the border.
You might also need to fill up an entry form. You can find the latest information about the travel requirements here: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/does-the-corona-virus-affect-trips-to-switzerland (please refer to point No. 1)
Regards,
Anna
Thanks, Anna, for the reply.
When we leave Chamonix to go back to Switzerland, do we need another PCR or antigen test after spending after a week In Chamonix?
Hi Catherine H,
yes, if you spend more than 24 hours outside of the country (Switzerland), you need to do the test again and also the entry form.
Regards,
Ildiko
I am confused a bit as the information seems to conflict. In the “Does the coronavirus affect trips to Switzerland?” forum topic, exceptions are listed, and one is, “Travelers who are in Switzerland for a transit journey without stopping don’t have to fill out the entry form and don’t have to be tested.” Does this exception mean if travelling from an airport to a destination outside of Switzerland (OP is traveling from Geneva to Chamonix, France, and I will be traveling from Zurich to Sölden, Austria), testing is not required? Also completing the “Travelcheck” at the FOPH website supports this exception. It should be noted the Travelcheck indicates Swiss Covid certificate or compatible certificate is required. Thank you.
Hi APFELS,
that is correct – for transit, you do not need to fill out the Entry form or the PCR test. But for the flight, probably you need the test.
Catherine H needs a test and the entry form to be able to enter Switzerland after their (Chamonix) France holiday. If you spend at least 24 hours in Switzerland, you need the entry form and the negative test. But for your flight, you might need the negative test anyway. Right?
‘Travelcheck’ is also reliable.
Make sure, to check the entry restrictions in Austria. The last time I’ve been there they were asking for PCR test or the 3. dose of vaccination. Although I am not sure if it is still the case.
More train info for you , as you are going to Austria: http://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/austria
Ildiko
Thank you Ildiko for your reply. Upon further reading, it appears that I need to have a negative test to present upon entering Switzerland on my way to Austria. This appears to be due to my departing the aircraft and taking the train from Zurich to Austria. In Austria, they are currently requiring “2 G,” proof of vaccination or proof of recovery (a PCR test is used only as evidence of infection followed by recovery). Of course, I am aware that all of this could change before our trip in March.
Hi APFELS,
From my experience, I think you don’t need to test if you are in transit at the airport (not leaving the transit area and just catching a connecting a flight). However if you leave the airport and taking a connecting train, a test is usually required. The requirements may change again as you mentioned, so please check the updates again closer to your departure dates 🙂
Regards,
Anna
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