COVID-19: Rules for entering Switzerland as of 22 January 2022

22.01.2022 — Position Philippines
In view of the strained situation in hospitals, the Federal Council is extending the validity of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. 

COVID-19: Rules for entering Switzerland

20.12.2021 — Position Philippines
Stricter measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus will apply throughout Switzerland from Monday, 20 December.

COVID-19: Philippine travel restrictions valid also for travellers from Switzerland

16.12.2021 — Local news Philippines
Please note that effective immediately and until 31 December 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of all foreign travelers coming from a number of countries including Switzerland. 

List of Sponsors for 2021

13.12.2021 — Position Philippines
As part of the FDFA Guidelines on Partnering with Sponsors,  the Embassy has published its list of partners for 2021.

Rules for entry to Switzerland and for people vaccinated abroad to access the COVID certificate as of 20 September 2021

06.12.2021 — Position Philippines

The Federal Council wants to prevent an increase in the number of infections caused by people returning from the autumn holidays.

Updated - 06 December 2021

COVID-19: Philippine travel restrictions valid also for travellers from Switzerland

29.11.2021 — Local news Philippines
Please note that effective immediately and until 15 December 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of all foreign travelers coming from a number of countries including Switzerland. 

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to Further Contain and Overcome the Coronavirus Pandemic as of 26 June 2021

29.09.2021 — Press release Philippines

Federal Council to take further, wide-ranging reopening step and to relax rules on entering Switzerland.

Updated - 29 September 2021

#MeetTheSwissEmbassy Facebook Live

29.09.2021 — Article Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in the Philippines ​recently held a Facebook Live to answer questions from the Swiss colony.

Ambassador Gaschen joins European - Philippines Business Summit

27.09.2021 — Press release Philippines
Shares European Free Trade Association (EFTA) perspective on trade and investment in the Philippines.

Applications for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2022 - 2023 are now open!

10.09.2021 — Press release Philippines
Be part of the innovation! Take your post-graduate studies in Switzerland.

#MasarapSwitzerland - Get a chance to win a Nespresso machine!

01.08.2021 — Article Philippines
Show us your own lasagna dish with a Swiss touch and you could take home a Nespresso machine!

Switzerland commits to investing into a better future with the Philippines

29.06.2021 — Philippines
A forum organized by the Swiss and Philippine business communities reflects on past achievements and opportunities for the future.

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to Further Contain and Overcome the Coronavirus Pandemic as of 26 June 2021

29.09.2021 — Press release Philippines

Federal Council to take further, wide-ranging reopening step and to relax rules on entering Switzerland.

Updated - 29 September 2021

Ambassador Gaschen joins European - Philippines Business Summit

27.09.2021 — Press release Philippines
Shares European Free Trade Association (EFTA) perspective on trade and investment in the Philippines.

Applications for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2022 - 2023 are now open!

10.09.2021 — Press release Philippines
Be part of the innovation! Take your post-graduate studies in Switzerland.

Update: Covid-19 Temporary Suspension of Travel into the Philippines of Foreigners

19.03.2021 — Press release Philippines

Effective from 22nd March 2021 until 30th April 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of foreign nationals. Foreign spouses and children of Filipino citizens travelling with them, provided they have valid visas at the time of entry, are exempted from the entry ban. 

Updated 19 April 2021

Entry Into Switzerland

04.02.2021 — Press release Philippines
Please be advised of the latest information with regards to entering Switzerland starting 08 February 2021.

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to further contain and overcome the coronavirus pandemic

28.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
On 27 January 2021, the Federal Council took a range of new decisions.

COVID-19 Information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines

22.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines. 

Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

Information with regards to COVID-19

06.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Rules for entering Switzerland as of 22 January 2022

22.01.2022 — Position Philippines
In view of the strained situation in hospitals, the Federal Council is extending the validity of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. 

COVID-19: Rules for entering Switzerland

20.12.2021 — Position Philippines
Stricter measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus will apply throughout Switzerland from Monday, 20 December.

COVID-19: Philippine travel restrictions valid also for travellers from Switzerland

16.12.2021 — Local news Philippines
Please note that effective immediately and until 31 December 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of all foreign travelers coming from a number of countries including Switzerland. 

List of Sponsors for 2021

13.12.2021 — Position Philippines
As part of the FDFA Guidelines on Partnering with Sponsors,  the Embassy has published its list of partners for 2021.

Rules for entry to Switzerland and for people vaccinated abroad to access the COVID certificate as of 20 September 2021

06.12.2021 — Position Philippines

The Federal Council wants to prevent an increase in the number of infections caused by people returning from the autumn holidays.

Updated - 06 December 2021

COVID-19: Philippine travel restrictions valid also for travellers from Switzerland

29.11.2021 — Local news Philippines
Please note that effective immediately and until 15 December 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of all foreign travelers coming from a number of countries including Switzerland. 

#MeetTheSwissEmbassy Facebook Live

29.09.2021 — Article Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in the Philippines ​recently held a Facebook Live to answer questions from the Swiss colony.

#MasarapSwitzerland - Get a chance to win a Nespresso machine!

01.08.2021 — Article Philippines
Show us your own lasagna dish with a Swiss touch and you could take home a Nespresso machine!

Switzerland commits to investing into a better future with the Philippines

29.06.2021 — Philippines
A forum organized by the Swiss and Philippine business communities reflects on past achievements and opportunities for the future.

Jose Rizal and Wilhelm Tell

30.12.2020 — Article Philippines
As we celebrate #RizalDay, Swiss writer Annette Hug sits down with Filipino Studies Professor Ramon Guillermo to discuss the relationship between two national heroes – Filipino Jose Rizal and Swiss Wilhelm Tell.

COVID-19: PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS VALID ALSO FOR TRAVELLERS FROM SWITZERLAND

30.12.2020 — Local news Philippines
Travel restrictions set by the Philippine government.

Gastronomic Christmas - Adobo Glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto

11.12.2020 — Article Philippines
Learn how to make this Swiss-Filipino inspired Christmas dish!