VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: Switzerland, holders of British passports containing one of the following remarks; `British Citizen', `British Subject: Citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies', `British Protected Person', `British Dependent Territories Citizen', `British Overseas Citizen' or `British National (Overseas)', holders of passports of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tuvalu, United States, Vatican City, holders of passports of all Central & South American countries including those in the West Indies (Caribbean Islands) (except Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, Haiti & Peru) & for stays of up to 90 days to Macao (S.A.R . passports only).
TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons in direct transit within 48 hours provided they hold valid entry & transportation documents (confirmed onward reservations) for a third country (except nationals of Iraq & Somalia who require a transit visa unless they hold a residence permit for Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom or United States) & passport holders of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo Dem Rep, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iran, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka & Turkey, provided they hold a visa or a residence permit for Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom or United States.
Stateless persons always require a transit visa irrespective of what passport is held.
HEALTH: Participants of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.
There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Tetanus & Polio.
WEATHER: In winter the valleys can often be foggy and cold whilst the peaks remain sunny and relatively warm. This is the reverse in summer when the peaks become foggy and the valleys remain sunny and warm .

Travcour do not provide a service for this country.

Please contact the embassy at:

Represented in the UK by:
Embassy of Switzerland
16-18 Montagu Place
London, W1H 2BQ
tel: +44 20 7616 6000
fax: +44 20 7724 7001
e-mail: swissembassy@lon.rep.admin.ch
website: www.swissembassy.org.uk
hours: 0900-1200 (Mon-Fri)