Entry regulations
Switzerland
Find all entry regulations for flights to Switzerland in the following table*.
Prior to Travel
The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.
The so-called '3G rule' has been suspended for entry into Germany, i.e. entrants no longer have to prove that they have either been vaccinated, recovered, or tested. This regulation has been extended until 7 April 2023. As regards air travel, masks must generally be worn on all flights if mask-wearing is compulsory in either the country of departure or the country of destination. The implementation is enforced by the operating airline and may therefore vary. Travellers are advised to carry at least one mask with them at all times. For information on mask mandates, please see the respective category.
Prior to Entry
Transit is permitted.
Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.
All entry restrictions were lifted, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
Quarantine is not required.
All entry restrictions were lifted, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.
All entry restrictions were lifted, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.
All entry restrictions were lifted, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.
All entry restrictions were lifted, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
On Site
There is no ease of restrictions.
COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.
Current value: 190. Previous week: 319
Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.
Travel within the country is possible without any COVID-19 related restrictions.
The legal requirement to wear face masks was lifted.
Private gatherings are no longer restricted.
Shops and businesses are permitted to open.
Restaurants, cafés and bars are open.
Hotels are open.
Events may take place indoors and outdoors.
Cultural and entertainment venues as well as discotheques and gyms are open.
Trains and buses within Switzerland have mostly resumed normal operations.
Air traffic has resumed normal operations. Masks are not currently mandatory on airport premises; on flights, the regulations of the operating airline apply.
Quarantine/isolation is not currently required if travellers have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case or if they themselves have tested positive during their stay.
Departure
Entry/return to Germany
For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there is no obligation to register online before returning to Germany. The exact regulations are available on the Ministry of Health‘s information sheet.
There are no known restrictions
There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.
Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.
Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.
There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.
Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.
Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.
*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.