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Entry regulations worldwide

Find out about the current entry regulations* for your destination in good time. This way, you will have enough time to ensure that your travel documents comply with the entry regulations for your destination, or to apply for the necessary visa or travel authorisation. It is your responsibility to get this information and to bring the required documents with you.

All passengers have the option of contacting the embassy or consulate of their destination country with regard to entry regulations.

Detailed information about entry regulations, passport requirements and recent changes in specific countries is available on the IATA Travel Centre website.

To the IATA Travel Centre website

Please note that the airline decides whether you are approved for the flight, irrespective of whether you need an airport transit visa or not. This also applies if you possess all the necessary documents for your trip.

Identity papers and visas

It is essential you familiarise yourself about the requirements for identity documents and the visa regulations for your destination. Your tour operator or the embassy of the country concerned will provide you with information. When you receive a visa, do check whether it is valid for the entire duration of your stay. Different regulations in terms of entry and customs apply to pets, vehicles or cultural items, depending on the country.

Check entry regulations

Children travelling

If a child is travelling alone or with only one parent, in many cases they will need a travel permit from the parents or the parent that is not present. Authorities can refuse entry or departure without this document. Sometimes, the airline will also be subject to a fine. SWISS reserves the right to pass on any such fines to the party responsible.

Information about flying with children

Sending API passenger data

Airlines are obliged to send additional passenger data to external authorities. Passenger data is sent via the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) on the date of departure. Providing complete and correct information will save you any inconvenience at your destination airport. Send your data online on swiss.com no later than 72 hours before departure. If that is not possible, this will be recorded at the check-in machine or when you check in at the desk.

Recording API data

Flights over foreign territory

Authorities in some countries, such as the USA and Russia, for example, also require that passenger data is sent for flights that cross their territory.

Important information for travellers

Brazil

The Brazilian National Council of Justice (CNJ) requires a declaration of consent signed by both parents if a child is travelling unaccompanied or is travelling accompanied by only one parent or another adult. This regulation only applies to Brazilian citizens. Detailed information is available on the ​CNJ website.

To the CNJ website

You can also find the​ “Children Travelling Abroad Manual” issued by the National Council of Justice on the website. This guide contains the official form for the declaration of consent for trips abroad.

To the Children Travelling Abroad Manual (PDF in Portuguese)

United Kingdom

Special regulations apply to visa-free entry into the UK. Nationals of selected countries require an ETA electronic travel authorisation.

To the electronic travel authorisation for the UK

USA

Special regulations apply to visa-free entry into the USA. Passengers require an ESTA travel authorisation and your passport must meet certain criteria.

More on entry regulations to the USA

* SWISS is always committed to provide you the most up-to-date information, however entry regulations are official requirements, which are beyond the control of the airline. Since regulations in the individual countries are constantly subject to change, SWISS cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

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Current Covid-19 entry regulations for your journey

The entry regulations for specific countries may still be subject to change at short notice. Here you can find the most important information about entry into your destination country, current guidance on proof of Covid-19 tests, as well as local quarantine requirements. Please enter your departure and arrival airport here.

To the Covid-19 entry regulations
Shanghai // Schanghai

Stopover in China

If you have a stopover of no more than 144 hours in Beijing or Shanghai you will receive a free transit visa.

More information
Asia // Asien

Electronic visa for India

India offers an electronic tourist visa for some countries. Travellers from the relevant countries to which this option applies can apply for their visa online up to 4 days before their date of departure. Please note that you may not be permitted to travel without a printout.

Apply for E-visa