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Mixing expansive greenery, slick cities and buckets of fresh air, Switzerland is a stylish tourist destination offering countless outdoor adventures and contemporary urban breaks.

Top ski resorts in Switzerland include Zermatt, Verbier and celebrity-studded St Moritz, while white-capped mountain peaks set against blue skies make a wonderful backdrop for summertime hiking.

The ancient capital Berne provides superb opportunities for sightseeing, shopping and traditional folk entertainment, while Zürich leads the way in arts, design and nightlife; from opera and world-class theatre to stylish bars and nightclubs.

Small, mountainous and wealthy, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of life in a country that ticks along like clockwork. Its products are coveted the world over, from delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches whose timekeeping is as sharp as a Swiss Army Knife; another popular export from this sophisticated Alpine nation.

If you're planning a tour of Switzerland, you need to be aware of the Visa and Travel regulations of Switzerland. Switzerland has one of the most clear-cut and transparent Visa and Travel regulatory systems. The safety and security of international tourists on tours to Switzerland is also monitored by the Switzerland Tourism Department. Switzerland Flexi Tours provides you with information on the Visa and Travel Regulations of Switzerland.

Entry Requirements for Switzerland

Travelers wishing to enter Switzerland need a valid passport. Visas are required for stays of 3 months or more. In general, holders of a valid permanent residence certificate of an EU or EFTA country, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada or the USA and some other countries do not need a visa. Please check with the nearest Swiss Embassy or Consulate.

Public Life


Shopping

English is spoken in most shops and department stores. Any stay in Switzerland is incomplete without buying a famous Swiss watch. Fine watches come in an infinite variety and are generally less expensive than in others countries. Bucherer is the country's biggest and most famous watch retailer offering a wide range of watches from CHF 50 to 100'000.

Business Hours

Generally, offices are open 8 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 7 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends.

Public Holidays

Regional and local holidays, such as January 2, May 1 (Labor Day), June 7 (Corpus Christi) among others, are observed in many parts of the country.