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Swiss Customs Announces Tares Tariff Update Effective 1 March 2026
Switzerland will refresh its Tares customs tariff on 1 March. Importers, relocation firms and travellers shipping personal effects must apply the new HS codes or risk clearance delays and potential penalties.
Canada Waives Biometrics for FIFA 2026 Personnel—Swiss Players, Coaches & Media to Benefit
Canada has temporarily lifted the biometrics requirement for FIFA-accredited travellers— including players, coaches, officials and media—from Switzerland and 22 other European states. The measure accelerates Temporary Resident Visa processing for the 2026 World Cup and removes a costly administrative step for Swiss organisations sending staff to Canada. Companies must still file visa applications, but no fingerprint appointment is needed, saving time and money.([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/switzerland-joins-united-kingdom-spain-denmark-sweden-germany-france-and-more-than-twenty-two-countries-in-europe-may-benefit-as-canada-introduces-new-biometrics-waiver-policy/))
Red-Alert Avalanche Warnings Disrupt Alpine Travel in Switzerland
After heavy storms, Switzerland has declared Level 4 and 5 avalanche warnings in Valais and Graubünden, closing multiple mountain roads and disrupting rail and bus links. Business and leisure travellers face diversions and potential lodging shortages as ski-resort operations scale back. Companies with personnel in the Alps should review duty-of-care plans and monitor MeteoSwiss updates.([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/austria-joins-france-and-switzerland-in-issuing-red-travel-avalanche-warnings-for-alpine-regions-following-a-series-of-heavy-winter-storms/))