Tobacco 🚬

200 cigarettes;

50 cigars;

250 grams tobacco.

Prohibited ⛔

Daggers and knives with a one-handed opening system (such as flick-knives).

Weapons designed to be concealed or to have the appearance of an everyday object (such as gun or sword-canes).

Electric-shock and blunt-force weapons.

Firearms capable of a fully automatic rate of fire, or converted versions thereof.

Explosives and fireworks.

Meats and livestock from outside the European Union (EU).

Endangered/rare animals and their derivatives.

Oxidizing or corrosive substances.

Gas or butane containers.

Products containing dimethyl fumarate (DMF).

Radar equipment.

Currency of any form exceeding CHF 10,000 in value.

Restricted ⚠️

Visitors may import firearms for either sporting or hunting purposes. They may bring with them either one hunting firearm and one sporting firearm, or two firearms for one purpose. They must show 'proof of purpose', meaning a valid permit from the country of origin (where appropriate), and any invitations/forms relating to the purpose of the firearm(s) (i.e. invites to hunt/compete). There are also limits on the permitted quantity of ammunition for each class of gun. Permits must be obtained in advance. For more information contact the Swiss Federal Police.

Animals and animal products from within the EU require vaccinations against various diseases (including rabies), and a veterinary certificate proclaiming them healthy.

Vehicles require registration with Swiss authorities, and the presentation of all related invoices and legal documents. In addition,they may be subject to taxation relating to fuel efficiency and emissions.

Some medicines (including strong tranquillisers and miscellaneous drugs) require a prescription.

Other rules ℹ️

Currency not exceeding CHF 10,000 or equivalent in value.

New goods not exceeding CHF 3,000 in value. Passengers may be required to show receipts.

Used personal goods.

Prohibited ⛔

Weapons of war (including firearms, knives, swords).

Radar equipment.

Objects of particular cultural importance (unless given express written permission from the Federal Office of Culture).

Currency of any form exceeding CHF 10,000 in value.

Restricted ⚠️

Firearms not specified in the 'Prohibited' category may require a permit from the relevant authority (depending upon the type of gun).

Counterfeit or 'imitation' jewellery may require clearance from Swiss authorities, and could fall under the 'Prohibited' category if it is found to violate Intellectual Property Rights.