Le attività dell’ambasciata in quanto rappresentanza ufficiale della Svizzera riguardano tutti i campi importanti per le relazioni diplomatiche tra i Governi dei due Paesi. L’ambasciata rappresenta gli interessi svizzeri in ambito politico, economico, finanziario, giuridico, scientifico nonché della formazione e della cultura.
We call on Swiss citizens currently travelling in the region to return to Switzerland as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk being stranded in the country you are currently in in the near future.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the current outbreak can be described as a pandemic. There is a risk of infection with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in all regions of the world. Since 16 March 2020, the Federal Council has been recommending that Swiss travellers abroad return home.
In order to facilitate the return of Swiss nationals travelling in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Switzerland organized five repatriation flights to Zurich between 31 March and 5 April from Bangkok, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Yangon and a combined Bangkok - Vientiane flight. This means that the vast majority of Swiss tourists wishing to return home were able to do so. Switzerland has no plans to organize any further repatriation flights for the countries of the consular district covered by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangkok (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand).
Travel Admin App: Sign up! If you are currently travelling in Myanmar as a tourist or on business (not for permanent residents), please register on the Swiss Travel Admin App Itineris so that the relevant Swiss Embassy can contact you if necessary. Please make sure that the dates of your trip are up to date and, once you have returned to Switzerland, please delete your trip from the application.
If despite all your efforts, you were unable to return to Switzerland, please contact the Switzerland in Bangkok (bangkok.cc@eda.admin.ch). Although their capacity to assist you is limited, it is important for them to know where you are in order to provide you with all the necessary information. Depending on the evolution of the situation, it is possible that you may have to prepare yourself to stay in Myanmar longer than expected. If this is confirmed, it is advisable to make sure that you have a place where you can reside for a longer period of time, that you have sufficient financial reserves and that you have the necessary insurance (travel, health, repatriation - ex: REGA).
Myanmar is strengthening its national measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We recommend to all Swiss tourists and nationals who are currently in Myanmar to strictly follow the information, recommendations and measures of the Myanmar authorities.
In all states and regions, authorities banned gatherings of more than five with some exceptions.
Myanmar’s states and regions have implemented various regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their jurisdictions. Starting from April 18, Myanmar imposed 10pm – 4am curfew. In Yangon, an existing midnight – 4am curfew will remain effective until June 18. According to the statement on June 12, the directives announced by the Central Committee on Prevention, Controlling and Treatment of Covid-19 would be extended until June 30 2020. This includes the temporary entry restrictions for visitors from all countries.
More information on the situation and measures in Myanmar here:
Entering Switzerland for non-Schengen travelers
The Federal Council has decided to impose controls on travel from all countries outside the Schengen area and to ban entry from these countries. More information for visa holders here
Transit through Switzerland remains open at this time.
Press release State Secretariat for Migration
Information regarding the COVID19 situation and travel advice
Other relevant sources of information here:
International Air Transport Association, IATA
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand
Infoline Coronavirus: +41 58 463 00 00
Message from the Ambassador (PDF, 257.8 kB, Inglese)
Urgent Information to Swiss Travelers in Myanmar of 29.03.2020 (PDF, 327.0 kB, Inglese)
L'Ambasciata di Svizzera a Bangkok con il suo Centro consolare regionale è lieto di informare i cittadini svizzeri registrati sull'ampliamento dei nostri servizi online. Nell'ambito di un progetto pilota, dal 12 maggio al 30 giugno 2020 i seguenti servizi consolari possono essere ordinati e pagati tramite carta di credito presso lo sportello online del DFAE:
Per le attestazioni della patente di guida e del passaporto, i rispettivi documenti originali devono essere inviati tramite posta al Centro consolare regionale a Bangkok.
Questi nuovi servizi online sono unicamente accessibili ai cittadini svizzeri che sono registrati presso il Centro consolare regionale a Bangkok aventi la loro residenza ufficiale in uno dei seguenti paesi: Cambogia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailandia.
Vi invitiamo ad approfittare di questo progetto pilota temporaneo. Un processo di valutazione a fine giugno deciderà l'eventuale prosecuzione di questo servizio online ampliato.
Se avete domande sui nostri servizi online o per fissare un appuntamento, non esitate a contattarci all'indirizzo bangkok.cc@eda.admin.ch oppure chiamateci al numero +66 2 674 6900.
On April 1, the 1st ever direct flight between Yangon and Zurich took off to bring back home 208 Swiss, European and US- and Canadian citizens. A big THANK YOU to Edelweiss, their crew, our incredibly helpful colleagues in Bangkok and Berne, and our European partners in Yangon for this joint effort in the spirit of solidarity and friendship. Special thanks to the Myanmar authorities who made every effort to make the impossible possible.
1 April 2020
On 23 March, the UN Secretary General called for armed groups across the world to implement a global ceasefire. The Ambassadors listed below echo this call. We are deeply concerned about the high level of fighting, casualties and civilian displacement occurring in Rakhine and Chin States, and the threat of further conflict in other areas. The focus of all countries across the world must now be on protecting the most vulnerable communities from the devastating impacts of COVID19. Conflict impedes humanitarian response and prevents assistance to those women, children, disabled, marginalized and displaced who are already the most vulnerable groups during a conflict. Humanitarian access to the conflict areas is vital.
The free flow of information through the internet and the media is also essential. For the sake of families across Myanmar we support all calls for a cessation of hostilities between the Myanmar military and armed organisations, resolution of grievances through dialogue, and a lifting of any internet and media restrictions as well.
COVID19 does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, religion or social status. We continue to support Myanmar in complete solidarity having seen the impact of this virus on our own countries. At this time of uncertainty and crisis, we have seen communities, government and civil society work quickly and effectively together. We remain committed to supporting all actors in implementing health and humanitarian responses across Myanmar and we encourage cooperation between all stakeholders to join forces in limiting the spread of COVID19.
In solidarity and support,
Ambassadors of Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, United States of America.
Per motivi di sicurezza, si prega di portare un documento d’identità munito di foto, il quale vi sarà richiesto all’entrata dell’edificio per accedere al piano dell’ambasciata.
Vantage Tower ha attuato un sistema di misurazione della temperatura corporea a titolo precauzionale e la richiesta di compilare un modulo Pre-Declaration Form (PDF, 100.3 kB, Inglese) da presentare alla Reception a piano terra per chiunque acceda agli uffici.
Il centro consolare regionale a Bangkok/Thailandia è responsabile per i servizi consolari e visti.
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