Switzerland
Health in Switzerland: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Most travellers need no extra vaccines for Switzerland; keep routine immunisations up to date, and buy travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation. Only yellow-fever proof is required, and only if you arrive from an endemic country.
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Key facts
- COVID-19check
- Entry rules can change; confirm with your airline and the Swiss authorities before booking
- Yellow fevercheck
- Required only if arriving from a yellow-fever endemic country
Vaccination requirements
Switzerland does not require routine vaccinations for tourists. Yellow-fever proof may be required in some travel circumstances; check the current Swiss entry rule. Check the latest guidance from your home country's travel advisory and the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health before you leave.
For most visitors, the decision is simple: keep routine shots current and skip the rest unless you have a specific risk.
- COVID-19: entry rules can change; confirm with your airline and the Swiss authorities before booking.
- Hepatitis B: optional for long stays or medical work; check official advice.
Questions people ask
Do I need a COVID-19 test to enter Switzerland?
Entry rules can change. Check the latest guidance from your airline and the Swiss authorities before booking.
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