Entry regulations due to Coronavirus
Dynamically changing entry regulations
Covid-19 entry restrictions are not aligned and differ from country to country and can change at short notice. Please refer to the Travel Hotline information for Covid-19 travel information further down this page if you have any questions regarding entry.
As planning is still dependent on the entry restrictions of the respective countries, the flight schedule is always adjusted promptly to the current Covid-19 developments. To ensure that your journey can still be planned without worry, Edelweiss continues to guarantee flexible and free rebooking options.
Entry regulations into Switzerland
From 2nd May 2022, the requirement to provide proof of COVID 19 documents will be lifted for all travellers entering Switzerland. Regular entry and visa requirements must still be checked. Transit passengers must continue to check the entry requirements of the respective destination country.
In addition, the mask requirement will be waived on all flights to Zurich from 3rd May 2022.
Covid-19 entry regulations of particular countries
Below you will find the current entry regulations and information on the obligation to wear masks for those countries that will be flown to in the next four weeks (subject to change). We are guided here by the regulations of the IATA. Please note that the information is not exhaustive. The regulations of the respective countries can also be changed and adapted at any time.
All information is regularly updated and prepared with the greatest possible care to the best of Edelweiss’ knowledge at the time of publication. Due to the fast evolving nature of the countries’ responses to the Covid-19 outbreak, we cannot guarantee any accuracy and can assume no liability for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Edelweiss reserves the right to change information at any time.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Canada a mask must be worn.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government website.
Please note that the Canadian authorities still recommend registering via ArriveCAN prior to arrival in order to expedite procedures upon arrival.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Cape Verde a mask must be worn.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government websites.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Costa Rica a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with the tourism board website.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Greece a mask must be worn.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for Cuba. These are valid for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
1. Random Covid-19 tests may be taken on arrival in Cuba.
2. All travellers to Cuba must complete the online form below.
3. Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Cuba a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask:Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Cyprus a mask must be worn.
Please note the current entry requirements for the Dominican Republic:
All travellers aged 18 and over must complete the following online form before departure.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in the Dominican Republic a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with the official Ministry of Tourism website.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Egypt a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Finland a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Greece a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Iceland a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with the official government website.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Ireland a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Italy a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Please note that in generall. all travellers must complete the online form below before departure.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Jamaica a mask must be worn.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for Jordan. These apply to persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
All travellers must complete the "Declaration Form" via the link below before departure. You will then receive a QR code, which is mandatory for entry.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Kosovo a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with the official government website.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for the Maldives. These are valid for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
1. All travellers will need to fill out the online form below within 96 hours prior to arrival, as well as prior to departure from the Maldives.
2. Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in the Maldives a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for Mauritius. These are valid for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
The "Mauritius All-in-one Travel Form" must be filled out online (see link below). The form can be filled either before departure or at the latest after arrival (before customs). At the end of the process, please print out the PDF document, sign it properly and carry it with you during your flight.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Mauritius a mask must be worn.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government website.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Mexico a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for Morocco. These are valid for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
All travellers aged 12 and over to Morocco must complete the online form at the link below and carry it with them in printed form.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Morocco a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in North Macedonia a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Norway a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Oman a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Faro a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Scotland a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in South Africa a mask must be worn.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for the Seychelles. These apply to travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
1. All travellers must have valid travel and health insurance. This must cover Covid-19 related quarantine, isolation or treatment.
2. All travellers must have a valid Health Travel Authorisation (HTA) to enter the country. Register for this via the link below.
3. Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in the Seychelles a mask must be worn.
We advise you to confirm the information with official government websites.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Sri Lanka a mask must be worn. Nevertheless, wearing a mask is recommended.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government websites and find out about the general entry requirements for Sri Lanka.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for Tanzania. These apply to persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
All travellers are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival at their own expense and self-isolation at their own expense until they receive a negative test result.
Exceptions are: Passengers, holding a COVID-19 vaccination certificated, proving they have been fully vaccinated; Passengers, holding a negative PCR or AntiGen test result taken at most 72 hours before departure. The test certificate must have a QR code; Children up to and including 12 years.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Tanzania a mask must be worn.
Phuket
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in Phuket a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area a mask must be worn.
Currently, there are no specific entry requirements for travellers who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area a mask must be worn.
Below you will find the current entry requirements for the USA. These apply to persons who are resident in Switzerland and/or have Swiss citizenship.
1. All travellers over the age of 18 must be able to prove that they have been fully vaccinated for at least 2 weeks by presenting their vaccination certificate when entering the country.
Exceptions are: Children younger than 18 years; US nationals or residents; US military personnel and their family members; Sea Crew members travelling on a C1/D visa; Diplomatic and Official Foreign Government Travel; passengers with a medical statement of contraindication; Humanitarian or Emergency Exception as determined by CDS, must be accompanied by an official governmental letter; holders of B1/B2 visa (non-immigrant) and citizens from a country with limited availability of COVID-19 vaccines as determined by CDC; passengers holding a NIE issued by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Homeland Security or their designees only.
Important for recovering travellers: Even convalescent persons must be able to show that they have been fully vaccinated for at least 2 weeks. You are only considered fully vaccinated if you have received both doses of a vaccine that normally requires two doses (e.g. Moderna/Pfizer). Convalescents who have received only one dose of such a vaccine are not considered fully vaccinated. In addition, the positive test result, based on a sample taken no more than 90 days before departure, must be presented. In addition, a medical letter is required giving the traveller medical clearance for the flight (fit-to-fly certificate).
2. In addition, all passengers (excluding children under 2 years) must complete the form at the link below and carry a hard copy with them.
3. Information on the obligation to wear a mask: Please note that masks are not compulsory for the outbound & return flight. Neither on board of Edelweiss, nor when disembarking / boarding the aircraft or in the airport area in the USA a mask must be worn.
Please also inform yourself about the general entry requirements for the USA.
We recommend that you additionally check the information on the official government websites.
If you are interested in destinations that are not part of the Edelweiss route network, you will find further information about the worldwide entry requirements under the following links.
Local regulations
Learn more about local Covid-19 regulations through our partner Sitata. Please note that our published entry regulations, which are based on IATA, may differ from those of our partner. We do not guarantee the accuracy and timeliness, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided by Sitata.
Where are PCR test centres at Edelweiss destinations?
Book a PCR test appointment at Zurich Airport with our partner Viselio. And under the following link of our sister airline SWISS you will find information about current entry regulations as well as PCR testing possibilities in Zurich as well as Edelweiss and other international destinations.
Thanks to our partner Sitata, book your appointment for the PCR test at your holiday destination in advance.
Hotline for Covid-19 travel information
The Checkport call centre provides travellers in Switzerland with telephone information on the applicable Covid-19 entry requirements in transit and destination countries. Specially trained experts provide advice in German, French and English via the chargeable number 0900 734 736 (CHF 2.50/minute) daily from 8 AM to 6 PM (including public holidays). For data protection reasons, calls are not recorded and personal data is not stored.
Health Declaration Card
Passengers travelling to some Edelweiss destinations must complete a separate form ("Health Declaration Card"). This is either already distributed in the aircraft or at the destination airport.
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