🇨🇭 Is Switzerland safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Switzerland: 65 diplomatic missions from 54 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Switzerland
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- G7 Summit in Evian (15-17 Jun 2026): several Swiss-French border crossings will close, expect severe delays at remaining ones
- Geneva transit affected: plan journeys carefully and consider avoiding Switzerland-France travel around 15-17 June 2026
- Travel insurance must cover your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Spanish and EU citizens only need a valid national ID or passport for stays up to 90 days
- No visa required for Spanish citizens
- Stays over 30 days: registration at the relevant Consulate General as non-resident is advised
- No specific travel restrictions apply to this country
Risk areas and situations
- Central Geneva: authorised G7-linked protest on Sunday 14 June afternoon; stay away from any active protest areas
- Unauthorised protest activity possible across the 12-19 June 2026 period; follow instructions from local authorities at all times
- Swiss authorities rate the terrorist threat on their territory as high, though no specific zone is singled out
- Moderate earthquake risk in southern areas: Valais, Grisons, Basel and St Gallen regions
- Seasonal avalanche risk in high mountain areas; proper planning via SLF, Suisse Rando or Swiss Alpine Club recommended
- Overall security conditions are similar to neighbouring countries, with moderate risk in some areas
Health
- No additional vaccines beyond those standard in Spain are required
Emergency numbers in Switzerland
Embassies and consulates in Switzerland
65 diplomatic missions from 54 countries, across 7 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 4 | Bern, Geneva, ONU y OO II - Ginebra |
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Bern, Zurich |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 2 | Bern |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | Bern, Geneva |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | Bern, Sion |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 2 | Bern, Geneva |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | Bern |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | Bern |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 2 | Bern, Muri bei Bern |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Bern |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | Geneva |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Geneva |
…and 42 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Switzerland is German. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in German, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Switzerland safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Switzerland is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Switzerland?
The general emergency number in Switzerland is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Switzerland?
Telcomia tracks 65 diplomatic missions from 54 countries in Switzerland, across 7 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.