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Formalities Visas are not required by holders of a valid UK passport, or other EU nationals. Visitors from other countries should enquire at their local Swiss Embassy.

Health precautions At the time of writing no vaccinations are required by visitors entering Switzerland, unless they’ve been in an infected area within 14 days of arrival. There are no endemic contagious diseases here, but be aware of the powerful sunlight, and use a broad spectrum suncream (factor 20+) as protection against potentially harmful UV rays that can cause sunburn and lead to skin cancer. Note too that Switzerland, along with much of Central Europe, harbours the Ixodes tick, whose bite causes TBE (tick-borne encephalitis). Risk is seasonal, from March to September, and those who take part in outdoor activities may be vulnerable. An injection of TBE immunoglobulin gives short-term protection; ask your GP for advice. Any medical treatment in Switzerland must be paid for. In the event of hospitalisation or visit to a doctor a deposit must be paid, or proof of health insurance shown. Make sure you have adequate insurance cover that includes personal accident, sickness and rescue. (See Appendix A for a list of specialist insurers.)