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Switzerland Customs

United States citizens and citizens of other countries residing in the United States (holding a Green Card or any valid long-term US visa except B1/B2) can apply for a visa to Switzerland online.



Import regulations by Switzerland customs


Imports:
The following items may be imported into Switzerland by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty by:
(a) Visitors from European countries:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 2l of alcohol (up to 15 per cent) and 1l of alcohol (over 15 per cent); gifts up to a value of SFr100.
(b) Visitors from non-European countries:
400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g of tobacco; 2l of alcohol (up to 15 per cent) and 1l of alcohol (over 15 per cent); gifts up to a value of SFr100.

Export regulations by Switzerland customs


Exports:

Prohibited:

Dairy and white meat products
wild plants and animals
precious metals
weapons
drugs
intellectual property

Other Switzerland customs information



Other risks: Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, see the Health appendix.

Health care: Health care: Health insurance is essential. Medical facilities in Switzerland are among the best in Europe, but treatment is expensive. Various leaflets giving information on health spas and clinics are available from Switzerland Tourism (see Contact Addresses section).

http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/wasemb.html

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