Foreign travel advice

Switzerland

Health

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 112 or 144 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you바카라 사이트™re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the

 See , including:

  • biting insects and ticks, especially between April and October
  • tick-borne encephalitis

Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Switzerland, including the ski and hiking areas around:

  • 4 Vallées
  • Belalp-Blatten
  • Chandolin
  • Corvatsch
  • Engelberg-Titlis
  • Hohensaas
  • Lauchernalp
  • Matterhorn
  • Saas-Fee
  • St Moritz

Read more about .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read .

Healthcare in Switzerland

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Switzerland where some staff will speak English.

Health insurance cards

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Switzerland, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). 

The NHS바카라 사이트™s has details about:

  • how to apply for a GHIC
  • how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
  • who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
  • what treatment counts as medically necessary

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:

  • changes to travel and accommodation bookings
  • additional standard costs for treatment
  • medical repatriation to the UK
  • treatment that is ruled non-urgent
  • private healthcare
  • private clinics

There is also guidance on healthcare if you바카라 사이트™re living in Switzerland.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .