Switzerland

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Official Name - The Swiss Confederation
Capital City - Bern
Language - German, French, Italian
Religion - Roman Catholic, Protestant
Currency - Swiss Franc (CHF) CHF
Time difference from GMT +1 hr
Electricity & Voltage - 230V 50HZ
Weights & Measures - Metric
Country Dialling Code (+41)
Population - 7,300,000

Weather in Switzerland
The Swiss Alps normally receive a good amount of snow in the winter months and temperatures remain moderate throughout the rest of the year.

Switzerland Passport & Visa Information

To gain entry into Switzerland a passport with at least 3 months validity after the intended period of stay is required by all nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states. EU nationals who produce a valid national ID card will be allowed entry. Nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain with a standard passport that has expired up to 5 years providing employment has not been taken will be allowed entry; and nationals of Germany with expired passports up to 1 year will also be allowed entry.

Travellers who arrive at Geneva or Basle airports can enter via either France or Switzerland as long as all their documentation is in suitable good order. Travellers are able to exit by the French part of the airport with a valid French or Schengen visa.

A return ticket is not required by nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states.

A visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states. Tourism and business travellers who repeatedly visit Switzerland for periods of less than 3 months each time must apply for a residence visa if their total stay exceeds 6 months within a period of 12 months.

Note: For specific information relating to passport and visa issues travellers are advised to contact the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK by clicking here