Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has become a worldwide pandemic. Due to the rapidly evolving situation, we recommend that you check the following government websites which give reliable information and are updated regularly.
Situation in Ireland
Please visit the Irish Department of Health webpage for information on how to protect yourself or on how to get medical advice in Ireland.
Please be advised that the Irish government advises against all non-essential travel overseas (including to Switzerland).
For travellers into Ireland (quarantine requirements)
Since 28 May 2020 all passengers arriving in Ireland (at all airports and ports) are required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days upon arrival and to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form to this effect.
Please also visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade webpage and the Irish Government’s webpage for the latest information and advice.
Situation in Switzerland
General Situation
Please visit the webpage of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health for the latest information and advice on the situation in Switzerland. Please find more information on Coronavirus and on how to protect yourself on the website of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Travel
Switzerland lifted entry restrictions involving EU/EFTA states on 15 June 2020. EU/EFTA citizens travelling from Ireland to Switzerland face no restrictions; freedom of movements has been re-established. Non-EU/EFTA citizens will still face entry restrictions to Switzerland.
Please be aware that as the situation continues to evolve, it is possible that the entry or exit requirements of the Irish government, the Swiss government or a transit country may be adjusted at short notice.
For details relating to Swiss entry regulations please consult the Q&A on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). In case of urgent inquiries that are not answered by the Q&A, travellers may contact SEM directly (by email or – in the case of emergency – the helpline).
Reopen.eu gives further information about travel in Europe.
While abroad, Swiss citizens should use the Travel Admin App and register their travel data on the App or the online registration service Itineris so that the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs can inform them of any significant changes in the security situation at their place of residence.
Please visit the webpage of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (in German, French and Italian) for general travel advice abroad.
Consular services
In view of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Consular Centre (RCC) has adapted its activities.
Where personal presence is required, an appointment must be arranged. Please contact the RCC in a timely manner in order to obtain an appointment. Only visitors with an appointment will be able to enter the building.
Passport / ID card application
The Regional Consular Centre (RCC) is now in a position to process passport/ID card applications again. However, please note that the RCC is experiencing a substantial backlog of applications due to COVID-19 and it is therefore taking longer than usual to process these. Booking any trips while you do not hold a valid passport/ID card is at your own risk.
The RCC appreciates your understanding in these challenging times.
