COVID-19: Entry restrictions to be lifted

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Swiss government has announced that it will lift all COVID-related entry restrictions for those traveling to Switzerland.

Key Points:

• Beginning May 2, people traveling to Switzerland from countries not designated as high-risk will no longer face COVID-related entry restrictions.
• Such travelers will not have to show COVID-19 vaccination certificates when crossing the border, test for COVID-19 before or after arrival or undergo a mandatory quarantine.
• Individuals who are traveling from high-risk countries, including Australia, Canada and the U.S, among others, should check the Travel Check tool for updated entry restrictions.

Additional Information: In case of new virus variant, an “emergency brake” can be applied to the lifting of entry requirements. More information regarding Switzerland’s pre-COVID entry requirements is available here. More information on current entry restrictions is available here.

BAL Analysis: COVID-19 entry requirements will no longer apply to those traveling to Switzerland from May 2. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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