Health Alert: Bern (Switzerland), Reintroduction of Border Controls Due to COVID-19

Location: 

Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Event: 

On March 13, 2020 the Federal Council provided the following information:

• ·        With immediate effect, Switzerland is temporarily reintroducing border controls at all of its borders.  U.S. citizens entering Switzerland will have to present a valid U.S. passport.
• ·        The Federal Council recommends that the public, particularly people over 65 years of age and anyone showing symptoms of illness, avoid taking public transportation.

Actions to Take:

• ·        Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• ·        For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of     contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• ·        Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• ·        Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• ·        Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19for information on conditions in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S. 

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland

031 357 70 11 (dialing within Switzerland)

+41 31 357 70 11 (dialing from overseas)

BernACS@state.gov 

State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs  

+1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada)

+1-202-501-4444 (from other countries)

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• ·        Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
• ·        Get Alertswiss, a mobile app by the Federal Office for Civil Protection, to help you plan for and stay safe in an emergency while in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.