Entry Passports & Visas Every traveler must have a valid passport. Visa are required for a continuous stay of more than three months.
Money / Duty-free Currency Please note that Switzerland remains with the Swiss franc, usually indicated as CHF. While Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus is not obliged to...
Public Life Shopping English is spoken in most shops and department stores. Any stay in Switzerland is incomplete without buying a famous Swiss watch. Fine watches come in an infinite...
Public Life Business Hours Generally, offices are open 8 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 7 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends.
Money / Duty-free Creditcards The safest and easiest form of money are traveler's checks and credit cards. The cards most used are Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Public Life Public Holidays Regional and local holidays, such as January 2, May 1 (Labor Day), June 7 (Corpus Christi) among others, are observed in many parts of the country.
Public Life Post Prices Swiss Post International is as reliable as a Swiss watch. They are your professional partner for worldwide mail dispatch with branches in western Europe and the USA....
Money / Duty-free Money exchange places Swiss banks offer the best exchange rates for your traveler's checks or cash for foreign currencies (only bank notes). Official exchange offices and hotels may charge...
Public Life Electricity The current used throughout Switzerland is 230 Volts (AC), 50 cycles. Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug...
Public Life Climate The climate is moderate with no excessive heat, cold or humidity. It is highly recommended to visitors to pack a sweater, good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a...
Public Life Education and Private Schools There are a variety of private schools in Switzerland. They are well known for their high standard of education.
Public Life Nightlife There are night clubs, discotheques, cinemas or theatres in most of the towns, cities and holiday locations. There are also more and more casinos in Switzerland where...
