Do Congo citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Congo citizens are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Switzerland. For instructions on how to apply for the visa, please contact the Switzerland embassy or consulate.
Updated: 10/04/2024.
Entry requirements
visa required
Purpose of travel
Tourism
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Passport validity for travel to Switzerland
Passport must be valid for 3 months on leaving destination.
Is it safe to travel to Switzerland?
Switzerland has a current risk level of 4.00 (out of 5). We highly recommend to reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 4 sources.
Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 10/04/2024.
Switzerland customs rules
Duty-free allowance
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:
- 250 cigarettes;
- or 250 grams other tobacco products.
Bringing alcohol
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. All of the following:
- 5 litres up to 18% alcohol volume;
- 1 litre over 18% alcohol volume.
Food
All of the following:
- 1kg meat;
- 1kg butter and cream with a fat content of 15% or higher; and
- 5kg oils, fats, and margarine for human consumption.
Cash limit
- There are no restrictions on the importation of liquid funds into Switzerland.
- Funds of CHF 10,000 or more will be subject to checks and entered into the Customs Administration. For further information, please visit the Federal Customs Administration Cash, foreign currencies, securities.
Other goods
- Personal effects such as clothing, sports gear, and personal electronic equipment. These goods must leave Switzerland when the traveller leaves.
- 30 days' worth of medicinal products for personal use only.
- Safe to handle fireworks up to 2.5kg.
- Vehicles for personal use may be imported without declaration by visitors.
- VAT will be levied on goods where the total value exceeds CHF 300. For further information, please visit the Federal Customs Administration Value of goods exceeds CHF 300.
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