Important Information

The Representative Office of Switzerland in Ramallah is monitoring the situation in the region very closely. The development of the situation is highly uncertain and a significant deterioration in the security situation is possible at any time. Please follow the FDFA’s travel advice, inform yourself about the current situation and follow the instructions of the local authorities.

We advise against travel to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.

The security recommendations of the FDFA must be respected. Swiss nationals who remain in or travel to the Occupied Palestinian Territory in violation of the Confederation's recommendations, in particular the FDFA's travel advice and individual recommendations, are negligent and should be aware that if the security situation continues to deteriorate, Switzerland may be able to provide only limited services, if any, and only limited emergency assistance.

The FDFA does not organise the departure of Swiss nationals. The decision to leave a region in crisis is taken voluntarily, at the risk and expense of the person leaving the country. The airlines provide information on flight connections, which can be rapidly reduced if the situation worsens.

The airlines provide information on this subject. Swiss nationals wishing to leave the country are therefore advised to contact the airlines and tour operators for information on departure options.

To ensure communication, it is important that you keep your contact and travel details up to date on the Travel Admin App or with the Swiss representation where you are registered. In case of emergency, you can contact the FDFA Helpline: Tel +41 800 24 7 365 or 0 800 24 7 365.

COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted as of 02.05.2022

The entry restrictions currently in place will be lifted from 2 May. As of that date, the normal entry requirements apply again to any person entering Switzerland. You will find information about visas, travel documents, etc. here: FAQ – Entry.

To see what rules apply to your own particular situation when entering Switzerland, consult the online TravelCheck.

The arrangement of an appointment on www.swiss-visa.ch and the visa application form are free of charge. 

Travelling to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia

For vaccinated third-country nationals, the regular entry restrictions to the above mentioned countries applies again.

Due to COVID-19, special regulations apply upon entering the above mentioned countries. Holders of a Schengen visa are not entitled to automatic enter into the country, but must respect the travel instructions in place. All travelers are responsible for verifying travel restrictions in place before departure, as follows:

Estonia: please consult the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Latvia: please consult the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Previous registration at www.covidpass.lv is required for all travelers.

Slovenia: please consult the webpage of the Ministry of Interior and the measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 infections

Lithuania:  please consult the webpage of the National Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania: