Coronavirus outbreak
Normal entry requirements apply to persons entering Switzerland from Schengen states, EU member states, certain small European states and certain states outside Europe. For all other third-country citizens travelling directly from a high-risk country, entry restrictions apply when they enter Switzerland.
From Monday, 8 February, special rules apply for people entering Switzerland. Depending on the type of travel, they might have to fill out a form for incoming travellers, show proof of a negative test and/or go into quarantine.
Travelers to Switzerland can find up-to-date information on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration and the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
To contain the spread of the virus there are nationwide and cantonal measures in place in the form of requirements, obligations and prohibitions (bans). Details on Federal Government measures can be found on the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. Information on cantonal measures is available on each canton‘s website. You will find a collection of links to cantonal information sites at www.ch.ch (in German, French or Italian).
Detailed information on the latest developments and actions taken on the European level is provided by the European Commission.
The Federal Office of Public Health provides information on the current situation in Switzerland and international, Federal Government measures, contact details and frequently asked questions on how to deal with COVID-19.
Information regarding border controls on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration. Please also consider the recommendations for travelers published on the website of the Federal Office of Public Health.
The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The website provides information on the latest developments and actions, general advice, useful contacts and links, statistics and various other topics of interest for citizens and institutions.
EU GrantsAccess monitors the current developments in the coronavirus epidemic and suitable measures regarding international research on a national and international level.
All open calls and running projects and initiatives on EC-funded coronavirus-related research are listed on the EC's website.
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) provides information about the coronavirus crisis and the SNSF. This page is updated regularly.
Welcome to EURAXESS in Switzerland
Welcome to the portal of EURAXESS Switzerland. We provide information and assistance to researchers (leaflet (2.28 MB) as well as employers (leaflet
(2.38 MB) - by means of this portal and with the support of our national EURAXESS Centres.
This portal contains practical information concerning professional and daily life, as well as information on job and funding opportunities. The EURAXESS Centres help researchers and their family to plan and organize their move to a foreign country, providing assistance in all matters related to mobility.
All services of the EURAXESS Network are free of charge.



