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Switzerland loosens rules on entry – and tightens them elsewhere

2022-01-24T16:57:08.198Z


Switzerland loosens rules on entry – and tightens them elsewhere Created: 2022-01-24Updated: 2022-01-24 5:44 p.m By: Franziska Kaindl Travelers can look forward to relaxed entry rules for Switzerland. © Imago The strict test regime in Switzerland has caused a lot of criticism from the travel industry. Now the entry rules for vaccinated and recovered people have been relaxed. On December 4th,


Switzerland loosens rules on entry – and tightens them elsewhere

Created: 2022-01-24Updated: 2022-01-24 5:44 p.m

By: Franziska Kaindl

Travelers can look forward to relaxed entry rules for Switzerland.

© Imago

The strict test regime in Switzerland has caused a lot of criticism from the travel industry.

Now the entry rules for vaccinated and recovered people have been relaxed.

On December 4th, Switzerland introduced a mandatory PCR test for all travellers* – regardless of their country of origin, means of transport or vaccination status.

In addition, tourists had to undergo another test between the fourth and seventh day after entry.

The Swiss Tourism Association saw this as "a

clear competitive disadvantage for Swiss tourism

".

The travel industry can finally breathe a sigh of relief: the Federal Council announced on Wednesday (January 19) that the rules should be adjusted as of January 22.

Vacation in Switzerland: These relaxed entry rules have been in effect since Saturday

The 3G rule

has been in force when entering Switzerland since Saturday

.

Those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered therefore no longer have to carry out an additional test; this obligation only applies to those who have not been vaccinated.

The second test, which should be taken during the stay, will also be abolished.

This means that travelers no longer have to worry about being stuck in quarantine before departure.

However, the entry form for Switzerland must still be filled out.

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In addition, Switzerland is still considered a high-risk area, so that the 3G rule also applies when returning to Germany.

Unvaccinated people must go into a 10-day quarantine - with the possibility of free testing from the fifth day.

In addition, the digital entry registration must be carried out.

Also read

: Entry into Germany from high-risk areas & Co. - current Corona rules.

Corona rules in Switzerland: Validity of vaccination certificates adjusted

Apart from that, however, the period of validity of the vaccination certificates should be restricted.

Instead of 365 days, these are only

accepted for 270 days

, i.e. around nine months.

In this way, Switzerland ensures that the certificate remains recognized within the EU.

Many other countries have already adjusted the validity of their vaccination certificates accordingly.

These include France, for example, where since January 15 all adults over the age of 18 need a booster no later than seven months after the basic immunization in order to continue to be considered "vaccinated".

(fk) *Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.

Source: merkur

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