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COVID-19 Information for Switzerland and Liechtenstein

For all Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy Bern, please click here COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN Last updated: 12/14/2020 Country-Specific Information:   The measures put in place to address the spread of the coronavirus are subject to change, and we recommend confirming directly with Swiss authorities for the most current information. For more details ...
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By | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: , , , ,

COVID-19 – FAQ

International commercial flight options currently exist in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.  U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Switzerland and Liechtenstein at this time.
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By | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ,

Emergency Visa Services

Embassy Bern Emergency Visa Services   Embassy Bern is only processing emergency appointments for urgent travel of limited categories of non-immigrant visa applications. Currently, we are prioritizing services for citizens and residents of Switzerland. Travel Restrictions If you have been present in the Schengen Zone in the 14 days prior to attempting to enter the ...
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By | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Education, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Study in the U.S., Visas | Tags: , ,

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (December 3, 2020)

Location:        Switzerland and Liechtenstein countrywide Event:             During the holiday season, security measures in Switzerland and Liechtenstein remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe.  Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, ...
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By | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ,

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2020

December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2020, a day to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. US Embassy Bern has a long-standing relationship with the ETH in Zurich and is pleased to see US competitors enter the university’s annual international Cybathlon competition, ...
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By | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Science & Tech | Tags: , ,

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