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Switzerland

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

Switzerland travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information

Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom (admin.ch)

Switzerland Embassy in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Switzerland travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Switzerland (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information


BRITISH EMBASSY IN SWITZERLAND

British Embassy Berne

Thunstrasse 50

3005 Berne

Switzerland

 

Telephone: +41 (0) 31 359 7700

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-berne

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance144
Fire118
Police117

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityBern
LanguageGerman, French, Italian, Romansch
CurrencySwiss Franc
Phone Code+41
Internet Code.ch
Time ZoneUTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type J
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionRoman Catholic 38.2%, Protestant 26.9%, other Christian 5.6%, Muslim 5%
Significant Dates

January 6 – Epiphany

August 1 – National Day