Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates. For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here COVID-19 INFORMATION Last updated: 03/01/2021 Requirements for travel to the United States Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian …
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By kirkbypm | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 19, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm outside the U.S. Embassy, Bern. As with all such gatherings, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
International commercial flight options currently exist in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Switzerland and Liechtenstein at this time.
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern and Downtown Bern Events: Tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, local authorities expect up to 5 demonstrators to gather outside of U.S. Embassy Bern in support of Wikileaks founder Julian …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 8, 2021) Location: U.S. Embassy, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, regarding support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 9, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM outside the U.S. Embassy, Bern. As with all such gatherings, …
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By kirkbypm | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Embassy Bern Emergency Visa Services Embassy Bern is only processing emergency appointments for urgent travel of limited categories of non-immigrant visa applications. Currently, we are prioritizing services for citizens and residents of Switzerland. Travel Restrictions If you have been present in the Schengen Zone in the 14 days prior to attempting to enter the …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Education, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Study in the U.S., Visas | Tags: NIV, non-immigrant, Visa
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 20, 2020) Location: Bundesplatz, Bern Events: Planned demonstrations, against ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures are scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 1:00 PM at the Bundesplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the ongoing COVID-19 measures could form at the Bahnofplatz and occur at …
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By kirkbypm | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
If you are registered to vote in the State of Georgia or in the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana, you may be eligible to vote in the upcoming runoff elections. More information on the runoff elections in Georgia can be found here: https://www.fvap.gov/georgia and in Louisiana here: https://www.fvap.gov/louisiana . Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling …
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By kirkbypm | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American Citizens, voting
The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 26, 2020
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visa Waiver Program, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice, thanksgiving
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 4, 2020) Location: Throughout the city of Bern Events: A demonstration, which calls for peace throughout the U.S. election process is planned for November 4–6, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Waisenhausplatz. It is possible that other unplanned demonstrations also related to the U.S. elections …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
The U.S. Embassy Bern will be closed and there will be no visa or passport services on this day: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Closure Notice
Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can …
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By kirkbypm | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American Citizens, voting
Subject: Demonstration Alert: Bern – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Location: Bern, Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz Event: Protestors and activists are chaining themselves together and targeting public transit routes, including Kornhausbrücke, Zytglogge, and Bundesplatz. Details are evolving, the groups are moving, and police are on the scene attempting to disperse the crowds. We anticipate traffic disruptions …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Starting November 1, 2020 the Consular Agency will be opened as follows: Monday 10am – 1pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 8:30am – 11:30am / 1:30pm – 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am – 11:30am / …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
U.S. Embassy Bern held a webinar and question & answer session September 16, 2020 with a focus on business travel to the U.S. during COVID-19. If you missed the live stream, catch a recording of the webinar on our YouTube channel.
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: Business travel, COVID-19
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (August 10, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the …
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By delmonicoc | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Reconsider travel to Switzerland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the Switzerland due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported within Switzerland. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Switzerland. Read the country information page …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Subject:Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (August 3, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel for details. Current Information: An overview …
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By kirkbypm | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 27, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the …
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By kirkbypm | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 20, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel for details. Consular Services: Although services …
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By kirkbypm | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 13, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel for details. Consular Services: …
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By kirkbypm | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 6, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the …
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By kirkbypm | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please …
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By kirkbypm | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert: COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 22, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please see the …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
UPDATE: The police activity in central Geneva has ended. The area is once again open for traffic, but expect delays due to the previous road closures. Subject: Security Alert: Increased Police Activity in Geneva – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (19 June 2020) Location: Jardin Anglais/Mont Blanc Bridge area in central Geneva Event: The …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Department of State and the CDC advise U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Basel, Bern, Zurich, and various other locations in Switzerland (12 June 2020) Event: Numerous demonstrations are being planned over the coming weeks in various locations in Switzerland over concerns about racial discrimination and civil rights in the United States. Some events are …
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By delmonicoc | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 8, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page …
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By delmonicoc | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 29, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Latest update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page …
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By delmonicoc | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (June 5, 2020) Location: Geneva and various other locations in Switzerland Event: Numerous demonstrations are being planned for the next week in various locations in Switzerland over concerns about racial discrimination and civil rights in the United States. Some events are expected to attract large crowds. …
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By kirkbypm | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 22, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page and …
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By kirkbypm | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 15, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page and …
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By kirkbypm | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 8, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can locate you in an emergency. Please continue to …
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By kirkbypm | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 1, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 24, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive health and security updates and …
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By kirkbypm | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 17, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure …
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By kirkbypm | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 09, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By kirkbypm | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 06, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By delmonicoc | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 03, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 02, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By delmonicoc | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 1, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 31, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By delmonicoc | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 30, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the State Department can …
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By kirkbypm | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here Subject: Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 27, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Daily update for U.S. citizens regarding COVID-19 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates and to ensure the …
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By delmonicoc | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert, weather
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Receive important information from the U.S. Embassy Bern about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Alerts for American Citizens
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject:Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 20, 2020) Location:Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: On March 19, 2020 the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Alert – Do not travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, …
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By delmonicoc | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services, Visa Waiver Program | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the specified countries in Europe, including Switzerland and Lichtenstein. For a full list see: What countries are included in this notice Europe is experiencing widespread ongoing transmission of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) . Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease. Travelers should avoid contact with …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Europe Travel Alert, health, Travel Alert
Subject: Closure Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: U.S. Consular Agency Zurich, Switzerland Event: The Consular Agency in Zurich will not offer regular public hours from March 16 until April 3. U.S. citizens requiring assistance can contact the American Citizens Services Unit in U.S. Embassy Bern. To schedule an appointment, please …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19. Presidential Proclamation 9984 restricts and suspends the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Schengen Area (which includes Switzerland and Lichtenstein) …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visa Waiver Program | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
Subject: Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2020 World Economic Forum which will take place January 20 – 24, …
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By delmonicoc | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Subject: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 7, 2020) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 27, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern (November 27, 2019) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout …
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By kirkbypm | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 15, 2019) Subject: Demonstration Alert for Geneva Airport on November 16, 2019 – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Location: Geneva Airport Event: Media reports indicate a potential demonstration by environmental groups at Geneva Airport starting at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16. Travelers should anticipate …
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By kirkbypm | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (November 08, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert for Bern and other locations on November 8, 2019 Location: Bern and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Demonstrators will gather in Bern and possibly other cities on Saturday, November 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October, 25, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert (October 25, 2019) Location: Bern and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Kurdish groups have announced plans to demonstrate in downtown Bern on Saturday, October 26, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Planned and unplanned demonstrations …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October 11, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Zurich, Geneva, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Kurdish groups and anarchist groups have announced separate plans to demonstrate in Bern, Zurich, and Geneva over the next few days. Planned and unplanned …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
The 2010 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, known as FATCA, created new reporting requirements for taxpayers with specified foreign assets. Visit the Joint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Social Security Administration for more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/Joint-Foreign-Account-Tax-Compliance-FATCA-FAQ.html
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Americans in Switzerland, banking, FATCA, Renunciation, taxes, U.S. Taxes
Subject: Security Alert for France on July 19, 2019 Location: Paris, Marseille, and other major cities including but not limited to Lyons, Montpellier, Nice, and Toulon. Event: Large gatherings in major French cities are expected on Friday, July 19, 2019 following the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Algeria and Senegal. …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert for Geneva on June 29, 2019 i Embassy Bern, Switzerland Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert for Geneva on June 29, 2019 Location: Geneva: Place des Nations and Avenue de Bude Event: Police expect up to 10,000 demonstrators and counter-demonstrators to gather in Geneva on Saturday, June 29, between 9:00 …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Disaster can strike at any time. Luckily, there is Alertswiss , a mobile app developed by the Federal Office for Civil Protection to help you plan for and stay safe in an emergency while in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. With Alertswiss , you receive alerts, warnings and information in real time. So that you always know exactly and …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Europa Travel Alert, info, travel tips
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 13, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Sion, and Jura, Switzerland (Possibly other cities) Event: Planned demonstrations related to climate change are expected to take place in a variety of locations around Switzerland on Friday, March 15, 2019 …
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By kirkbypm | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 30, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Fribourg/Freiburg, Zurich, Luzern, Geneva, Delemont, Neuchatel, Biel/Bienne, Solothurn, Basel, St. Gallen, Bellinzona, Lausanne Event: On Saturday, February 2, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Klimastreik Schweiz, Greve du Climat Suisse, and Sciopero per …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 23, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Updated Security Alert: All Clear in Geneva – Explosion Linked to Electrical Junction Box Failure Location: Areas surrounding the U.S. Consular Agency Geneva, Rue François-Versonnex 7, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland Event: Geneva Police have confirmed that the …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 23, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Security Alert Location: Areas surrounding the U.S. Consular Agency Geneva, Rue François-Versonnex 7, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland Event: There are reports of an explosion in the area around the Consular Agency. Avoid the area and seek shelter …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 11, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Geneva, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2019 World Economic …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 9, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Weather Alert – High Avalanche Danger Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Alpine Regions Event: The Swiss Weather Service and the European Avalanche Warning System report a significant increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of fresh snow …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert, weather
By ch | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Answers, CRBA, FAQ, Passport, passport validity, Questions
Top Tips for Americans Visiting Switzerland Check your passport validity: You will be denied entry into Switzerland if your passport is expired or is expiring soon. To enter Switzerland or the Schengen area, your passport must remain valid for 90 days after your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. Before leaving the U.S., …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: explore, passport validity, Schengen, travel tips
January 11, 2017, Bern – The U.S. Embassy in Bern and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcome the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to finalize the implementation of our December 2015 agreement to expand the U.S. Global Entry program to interested Swiss citizens. Frequent travelers who enroll in the trusted traveler program will benefit from faster and easier entry …
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: U.S. Global Entry Program