Closure Notice for Martin Luther King Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, January 16, 2023
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Closure Notice for New Year’s Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, January 2, 2023
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Closure Notice for St. Stephan’s Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, December 26, 2022
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Closure Notice for Zibelemärit
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, November 28, 2022
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Closure Notice for Thanksgiving Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Friday, November 24, 2022
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Closure Notice for Veterans Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Friday, November 11, 2022
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Closure Notice for All Saint’s Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Message for U.S. Military Veterans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (October 24, 2022)
Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland Message for U.S. Military Veterans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein October 24, 2022 In an effort to provide you with helpful resources, information, and events, the U.S. Embassy in Bern would like to create a contact database for all U.S. Military Veterans residing in …
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COVID-19 Information
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: 10/07/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website …
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Closure Notice for Columbus Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, October 10, 2022
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach, Passport renewal, and Voting
Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to provide you with information related to U.S. Citizens living in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. An upcoming passport and notarial outreach in Basel, information on how to renew your passport at any time, and a reminder on how to …
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Closure Notice for Labor Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, September 5, 2022
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Alert: Worldwide Caution – U.S. Embassy Bern (August 3, 2022)
Embassy of the United States of America Bern, Switzerland On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, …
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Closure Notice for Swiss National Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, August 1, 2022
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Closure Notice for Independence Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, July 4, 2022
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End of Use of Certain Expired U.S. Passports for Direct Return to the United States
U.S. citizens will not be permitted to use their expired U.S. passport to return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If your passport has expired, please visit our website for information on how to renew your passport. Click here to find out if you are eligible to renew your passport by mail.
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Closure Notice for Juneteenth
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, June 20, 2022
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern – CDC Testing Order Rescinded (June 13, 2022)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern – CDC Testing Order Rescinded (June 13, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of yesterday, June 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, has …
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Information about COVID-19 and Travel to the United States
Last Updated: June 13, 2022 As of 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, air travelers to the United States are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States. For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control order. Proof of vaccination for non-U.S. …
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Closure Notice for Whit Monday
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, June 6, 2022
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Closure Notice for Memorial Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Monday, May 30, 2022
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Closure Notice for Ascension Day
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Closure Notice for Easter Monday
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, April 18, 2022
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Closure Notice for Good Friday
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Friday, April 15, 2022
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U.S. Passport renewal by mail
Beginning June 6, 2021, U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland is accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to mail your application to the U.S. Embassy without the need to apply in person. No more travel to the Embassy to renew a passport! Please see below to determine if you …
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Humanitarian Assistance and Visa Information for Ukrainians who have Evacuated to Switzerland or Liechtenstein
Return to U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Website Last Updated: 06-Apr-2022 Information for U.S. Citizens coming from Ukraine: Ukraine Crisis (state.gov) HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE If you are seeking information about immediate humanitarian assistance in Switzerland or Liechtenstein: Almost all refugee cases in countries abroad are processed by local authorities, in this case the government of Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Ukrainians should not contact the authorities of the United …
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Closure Notice for Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) 2022
The Embassy will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport services on this day: • Monday, February 21, 2022
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens About Passports: U.S. Embassy Bern (December 28, 2021)
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You will not be permitted to use your …
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COVID-19 – FAQ for U.S. Citizens
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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Passport Fee Increase – Message to U.S. Citizens
PASSPORT FEE INCREASE Routine: U.S. Embassy Bern, December 15, 2021 Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: Passport Fee Increase Effective December 27, 2021, the passport book security surcharge will increase by $20. This reflects increases in security-related costs for processing passports, and is added to the application fee and the execution fee to comprise the total cost to …
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New Opening Hours – Consular Agencies in Switzerland
Starting September 1, 2021 the Consular Agencies will be opened as follows: Please select your required service on our website and follow the step-by-step instructions. At the end of the process you can request an appointment through the appointment request form. Adult Passport Renewal – Mail-In (BOOK only) Passport and Citizenship Services Notarial Services Social Security
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens About Passports: U.S. Embassy Bern (May 25, 2021)
Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021 You qualify for …
Read More» Update on Swiss Quarantine Restrictions for U.S. Travelers
The U.S. Department of State has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. We are committed to proactively advising U.S. citizens about travel amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the most up-to-date information about travel restrictions imposed by the Swiss government or the U.S. government. As of April 5, per the Swiss …
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Runoff Elections in Georgia/Louisiana
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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Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By
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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Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein
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 …
Read More» Travel Advisory for Switzerland – Level 3 – Reconsider travel (August 7, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (August 3, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 27, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 20, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 13, 2020)
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: …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (July 6, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 29, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 15, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 15, 2020)
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. …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (June 8, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 29, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 22, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 15, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 8, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (May 1, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 24, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 17, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 9, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 6, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 3, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 2, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (April 1, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 31, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 30, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (March 27, 2020)
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 …
Read More» Global Level 4 Health Advisory – 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, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern (March 20, 2020)
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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Warning – Avoid Nonessential Travel – CDC Travel Notice Level 3, Widespread Ongoing Transmission
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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Proclamation – COVID-19 – Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
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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Joint Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) FAQ
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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AlertSwiss App
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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American Citizens Services – FAQ
Top Tips for Americans Visiting Switzerland
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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