Switzerland is OK

Potential skiers will be pleased to note that the Swiss Federal Council has decided to amend the rules for entering Switzerland.

The obligation to quarantine has been lifted but the testing rules tightened.

In a press release the Council confirmed that starting from the following day, Saturday, there will be no countries on the quarantine list.

“In order to continue to prevent the new Omicron variant from entering the country as far as possible, a stricter testing regime will now apply for all arrivals into Switzerland. This testing requirement also applies to those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from the disease,” the Council said.

Travellers will need to take a second test between the fourth and seventh day upon their arrival in Switzerland. The test can be a PCR or rapid antigen and has become obligatory in order to detect infected persons who in the first test falsely result negative. The Council also said travellers should cover the test costs themselves.

Third country travellers who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and wish to enter Switzerland for a short-term stay will be refused entry.

BTN points out that the rules do change and a check should be made before travelling.

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland/entry-requirements

www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland/45592192

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