Switzerland is at Level 1: exercise normal precautions

Level 1 — Normal precautions

Current safety guidance for Switzerland from US State Department travel advisories. We cover 2 cities in Switzerland, with reported scams for each.

Source: Switzerland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions — US State Department travel advisories

Source: U.S. Department of State. A work of the U.S. federal government, in the public domain.

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Switzerland.

If you decide to travel to Switzerland:

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Review the Country Security Report for Switzerland.
Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the International Traveler’s Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travelers’ Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. The U.S. government does not provide insurance for U.S. citizens overseas. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Zürich is in our guides. See the scams reported in Zürich, or the full Zürich guide.

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