Embassy of Switzerland in Saudi Arabia
Security situation in the region
Dear Swiss nationals,
The FDFA now advises against tourist and non-essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman.
Airports in countries where the airspace is currently open are gradually expanding their services to respond as effectively as possible to the needs of those stranded in the region. However, restrictions on air traffic cannot be ruled out, and airspace may be closed at short notice.
Please contact your travel provider directly to discuss the options available to you. The travel agency will assist you with rebooking, extending hotel stays and other arrangements, as well as with planning your return journey.
If you have arranged your trip independently, you must contact the airline directly regarding flight options and tickets.
In the meantime, please follow the instructions issued by the local authorities. They provide information on security measures, warn the population and, if necessary, carry out evacuations.
Please make sure that your contact details and current location are always kept up to date in the Travel Admin App.
In case of emergency, the FDFA Helpline in Bern can be reached 24/7 at +41 800 24 7 365 / +41 58 465 33 33 or by email at helpline@eda.admin.ch.
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
