Switzerland is reopening its borders and easing travel restrictions for certain countries. Here’s all you need to know. By Meenakshi Maidas
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The Swiss Federal Council has decided to ease restrictions on Schengen Area and Third countries, reports an official press release. The Schengen area includes 26 countries including Germany, Belgium, Finland, Sweden and more. Third countries include places like Australia, Andorra, Israel and Japan among others. Notably, Switzerland is expanding its permissions for non-EU travellers, too.
The changes came in effect from June 26, according to media reports. Travellers from Schengen area will no longer face restrictions upon entry, and they will not be required to quarantine on arrival. In addition, only non-vaccinated or COVID-19 recovered passengers will be tested on arrival; and must carry a negative test certificate, notes Erickson Immigration Group.
As per the official release, the Federal Council notes that air travellers need to submit their contact details—irrespective of whether they are vaccinated or not—for containing the Coronavirus. It also noted that the list of countries issued by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) have been amended.
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Switzerland has so far administered seven million COVID-19 vaccine doses, starting late December 2020—resulting in over 32 per cent of the country’s population vaccinated, reports Swiss Info. Wearing a mask is no longer required as part of their COVID-19 measures and dance clubs, waterparks have reopened, too. Moreover, events can take place with 10,000 people, provided they have valid COVID-19 vaccination certificates to show.
Editor’s Note: Keeping the current situation of the pandemic in mind, T+L India recommends every reader to stay safe, and take all government-regulated precautions in case travel at this time is absolutely necessary. Please follow our stories on COVID-19 for all the latest travel guidelines.
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