Embassy of Switzerland in India
As the official representation of Switzerland, the embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The corona virus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world and the situation in India is currently very critical. The Embassy of Switzerland is constantly assessing the situation
Some airlines have suspended services to and from India. If your flight has been cancelled please check directly with the airline.
Air France: www.airfrance.com +91 12 462 33 502, 1800-4192-033
Air India: www.airindia.in/evacuation-flight.htm
British Airways: www.britishairways.com
KLM: www.klm.com
Lufthansa www.lufthansa.com
The Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi is currently accepting all visa categories for persons arriving from third countries like India who can prove they have been fully vaccinated. Booking of appointment is mandatory for all application. VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. is operational and accepting visa application at the Centers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin and Hyderabad.
According to the Indian Government, all international scheduled airlines operations shall remain suspended until further notice.
As per 25.05.2020, for domestic flights new regulation on the check-in procedures have been imposed in order to safeguard traveler’s health. Please check the website of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and follow the instructions given by your airline.
Travelers are advised to check on detailed procedure with the respective airline as well as on quarantine measures or special regulations of the respective Indian States/Union territories in advance. Current information can be found on the websites of the airports or of the Indian Ministry for Civil Aviation.
We ask all Swiss travelers abroad to register their details and place of stay on the "Travel Admin App". This will make it easier for us to contact them.
For extension of your Indian visa, please go to: indianfrro.gov.in
Vaccination against Covid-19 for Swiss abroad
In principle, Swiss abroad must comply with the vaccination policy of their host country. For logistical reasons, it is not possible for the Confederation to send vaccines used in Switzerland to its representations abroad. For more information, please consult the Covid-19 section of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad webpage (version E / D / F) chapter Vaccination.
Please also follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) travel advice "Focus Corona Virus"
Federal Office of Public Health (Switzerland)
New coronavirus / Recommendations for travellers (Quarantine regulations)
Federal Office of Public Health (Switzerland)
FDFA Travel Advice, Focus Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Helpline FDFA:
+41 800 247 365
+41 58 465 33 33
helpline@eda.admin.ch
