What is required for US citizens to enter Switzerland?


What is required for US citizens to enter Switzerland? To travel to Switzerland U.S. citizens are required to hold a valid passport. Passengers may be checked twice upon entering Switzerland by land: once by the customs officers of the country they are leaving and another by the border police of Switzerland.


Is Switzerland part of the Schengen Area?

Switzerland has been a member of the Schengen Area since 12 December 2008. Applicable to all Schengen member states, the Schengen Association Agreement stipulates that short stays may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.


What can I not bring to Switzerland?

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the types of items that face bans or restrictions for importation into Switzerland:
  • Counterfeit items.
  • Cultural Property.
  • Drugs and narcotics.
  • PIC Pesticides.
  • Precious Metals.
  • Protected Animals and Plants.
  • Pyrotechnics and explosives.
  • Radar warning devices.


Should I carry my passport at all times in Europe?

Most regions will not let you through unless you can show your U.S. passport, which should meet the requirements covered earlier. So, should you carry your passport with you in Europe? Yes! If you don't have a valid passport, Travel Visa Pro can help you get one in just days.


Is there passport control between Schengen countries?

The Schengen area comprises 27 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.


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