Switzerland
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽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檙e 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
聽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 Vall茅es
- Belalp-Blatten
- Chandolin
- Corvatsch
- Engelberg-Titlis
- Hohensaas
- Lauchernalp
- Matterhorn
- Saas-Fee
- St Moritz
Read more about聽.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read聽.
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).聽
The NHS바카라 사이트檚 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檙e living in Switzerland.
Travel and mental health
Read聽FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also聽.