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Switzerland Travel Guide

Bern Capital
CHF Currency
German Language
+41 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Schengen Visa Required For Non-eu Travelers.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms None
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory Safe
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Overcharging taxis

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 117
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Citymapper
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% Is Common.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $70 Tourist: $150 Family: $400

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Generally Accepted.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Relaxed.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsImmigration

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
Owf Vee-der-zayn
Please
Bitte
Bi-tuh
Thank you
Danke
Dahn-keh
Sorry
Entschuldigung
Ent-shool-dee-goong
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Shpre-chen Zee Eng-lish?
I don’t understand
Ich verstehe nicht
Ish fer-shteh-eh nikht
Can you speak slowly, please?
Könnten Sie bitte langsam sprechen?
Kern-ten Zee bi-tte lang-zahm shpre-chen?
Can you help me, please?
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
Kern-ten Zee meer bi-tte hel-fen?
What does this mean?
Was bedeutet das?
Vas beh-doi-tet das?

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You Say
Common Responses

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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