From August 2, 2021, short-term entry (up to 90 days) to Switzerland from Ukraine is allowed for any purpose
To enter Switzerland without a visa, you must have a valid biometric passport and get a health insurance policy for the entire period of stay in the country
To enter the country, you must provide one of the documents:
- a certificate of complete vaccination against COVID-19. Full vaccinations must have been at least 14 days ago and no more than 12 months ago. A certificate of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 can serve as confirmation for vaccinated persons. Proof of vaccination must include, among other things, the last name / first name, date of birth, date of vaccination, as well as the vaccine administered. Children under 18 traveling with fully vaccinated adults may also be allowed to enter Switzerland.
Vaccines approved by Switzerland:
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria, SKBio and Covishield)
Pfizer / BioNtech (Comirnaty)
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
Sinovac (CoronaVac)
Moderna (Spikevax)
Sinopharm (BIBP).
- either a negative result of a PCR test (the test must be done a maximum of 72 hours before entry), or a negative result of a rapid antigen test (the test must be done a maximum of 48 hours before entry)
From September 20, 2021, persons who have not been vaccinated or who have not recovered must take a second COVID-19 test four to seven days after entering Switzerland at their own expense. The result of the second test must be reported to the appropriate cantonal health authority at the person's place of residence. Children under 16 are exempt from testing.
Using the interactive Travelcheck program, it is possible to check the individual conditions for entering Switzerland: https://travelcheck.admin.ch/home
If you are traveling to Switzerland by plane, please complete the entry form in advance: https://swissplf.admin.ch/formular
No tests needed:
- passengers under the age of 16;
- Passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 6 months. They must also have a certificate of recovery;
- Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate confirming that they received the last dose of vaccine prior to arrival. More information can be found at https://www.bazl.admin.ch/bazl/en/home/good-to-know/air-passenger-rights/coronavirus.html#accordion_16682954201622213736412;
- Swiss citizens and residents who are not able to be tested in the country of departure. They must complete the Self-Application Form obtained at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn. Upon arrival, they are tested for COVID-19;
- other exceptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/2xllqfnn
In the absence of the necessary documents, passengers will be quarantined for 10 days. A list of quarantine exclusions can be found at https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende. /quarantaene-einreisende.html