Corona: Entry restrictions that apply to high-risk countries
Foreign nationals without rights of free movement who wish to enter Switzerland but do not fall within any of the categories of exceptions under the COVID-19 Ordinance are still subject to entry restrictions. Since 15 June / 20 July there have no longer been any entry restrictions owing to coronavirus for persons arriving from Schengen and EU countries or from the small European states Andorra, the Vatican/Holy See, Monaco, San Marino as well as 12 third countries. The normal entry requirements apply to persons arriving from these states. Persons from high risk countries who have a partner in Switzerland have been able to enter the country since 3 August provided evidence of their relationship can be given. Further information on transiting Switzerland at airports, entering the country to care for family members and visas issued in high-risk countries is given in the SEM Directive of 31 August 2020 (see below – not available in English).
Further information
Persons arriving in Switzerland from certain countries are required to go into quarantine. For further information, consult the website of the
Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
Further information for persons from the EU/EFTA states
Further information for travel to EU countries
All the information on the coronavirus is being continuously updated. The COVID-19 Ordinance 3 and the SEM DDirective are binding on the Swiss authorities.
- COVID-19 Ordinance 3
in German
in French
in Italian
- SEM Directive (version of 31 August 2020)
in German (PDF, 374 kB, 31.08.2020)
in French (PDF, 391 kB, 31.08.2020)
in Italian (PDF, 378 kB, 31.08.2020)
- Information from the FOPH: Protect yourself and others
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