As the World Economic Forum opens today, Davos has become one of the most tightly controlled mobility zones on the planet. Business Insider’s live coverage reports the daily deployment of 5,000 Swiss soldiers, the establishment of restricted airspace LS-R13 and the placement of anti-aircraft systems around the Alpine resort. Attendees must pass airport-style scanners—even to enter private venues on the Promenade—while pilots flying anywhere near Davos require pre-clearance from the Federal Office of Civil Aviation.
The security cordon stretches well beyond Graubünden. Zurich Airport, 150 km away, is funnelling arriving VIPs through dedicated lanes, and Engadin Airport has published special slot and weight rules valid until 24 January. Drone operators, paragliders and even model-aircraft hobbyists face blanket bans across a 47-km radius.
Amid these heightened controls, travelers should also confirm that their travel documents and visas are in perfect order. VisaHQ’s Switzerland portal (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) streamlines the process by letting delegates, support staff, and media teams check entry requirements, upload documents, and secure Swiss visas or Schengen extensions online—saving valuable time that would otherwise be lost in embassy queues.
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For corporate travel planners the implications are immediate. Road traffic on the A13 alpine highway is already backing up as convoys of black SUVs negotiate winter conditions and mandatory police checkpoints. Delegates arriving by rail should budget an extra 45 minutes for random ID inspections between Landquart and Davos Dorf.
Organisers have issued colour-coded security passes tied to biometric photographs submitted weeks in advance; replacements on site can take up to four hours, so HR teams should remind late additions to carry backup ID. Pressured by the tight cordon, many companies are opting for on-site accommodation despite premium prices rather than risk daily transfers from Klosters or Chur.
The security lockdown also affects cargo: couriers delivering exhibition materials must declare contents 72 hours ahead and route trucks through a single inspection point near Wolfgang Pass. Any last-minute shipments—especially promotional gadgets containing batteries—risk confiscation if paperwork is incomplete.
The security cordon stretches well beyond Graubünden. Zurich Airport, 150 km away, is funnelling arriving VIPs through dedicated lanes, and Engadin Airport has published special slot and weight rules valid until 24 January. Drone operators, paragliders and even model-aircraft hobbyists face blanket bans across a 47-km radius.
Amid these heightened controls, travelers should also confirm that their travel documents and visas are in perfect order. VisaHQ’s Switzerland portal (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) streamlines the process by letting delegates, support staff, and media teams check entry requirements, upload documents, and secure Swiss visas or Schengen extensions online—saving valuable time that would otherwise be lost in embassy queues.
For corporate travel planners the implications are immediate. Road traffic on the A13 alpine highway is already backing up as convoys of black SUVs negotiate winter conditions and mandatory police checkpoints. Delegates arriving by rail should budget an extra 45 minutes for random ID inspections between Landquart and Davos Dorf.
Organisers have issued colour-coded security passes tied to biometric photographs submitted weeks in advance; replacements on site can take up to four hours, so HR teams should remind late additions to carry backup ID. Pressured by the tight cordon, many companies are opting for on-site accommodation despite premium prices rather than risk daily transfers from Klosters or Chur.
The security lockdown also affects cargo: couriers delivering exhibition materials must declare contents 72 hours ahead and route trucks through a single inspection point near Wolfgang Pass. Any last-minute shipments—especially promotional gadgets containing batteries—risk confiscation if paperwork is incomplete.
