Switzerland to remove testing requirements for vaccinated and recovered travellers from 22-Jan-2022

Switzerland's Federal Council announced (19-Jan-2022) COVID-19 vaccinated or recovered travellers, will no longer be required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test before their arrival, effective 22-Jan-2022. Unvaccinated travellers, or those who do not have a COVID-19 recovery certificate, will be required to take tests prior to entering the country, however will not be required to take follow up tests after their arrival, due to limited testing capacity. Travellers arriving by plane and long distance bus services are also required to complete the passenger locator form. Additionally, the Federal Council also shortened the validity period of all vaccination and recovery certificates from to 270 days, effective 31-Jan-2022. [more - original PR]