Countdown to 10 April: Switzerland finalises roll-out of EU Entry/Exit System biometric border checks
New Zurich Insurance survey shows 80 % of executives faced travel disruption in 2025, fuelling demand for stronger duty-of-care programmes
Swiss service sector hiring climbs again, intensifying competition for foreign talent despite stable permit quotas
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EU biometric border system prompts new travel advice for Switzerland-bound visitors
Updated UK and Irish travel advisories warn that, from 10 April 2026, Switzerland will fully enforce the EU Entry/Exit System. All non-EU visitors must provide fingerprints and a photo, and the system will automatically police the 90/180-day stay limit. Longer queues and potential refusals mean corporates should adjust travel briefings and itineraries now.
Switzerland adopts 19th EU sanctions package – new entry rules for Russian diplomats
Switzerland has fully aligned with the EU’s 19th sanctions package. Beyond energy-trade measures, the ordinance requires Russian diplomats accredited elsewhere in the EU to notify Swiss authorities before entering or transiting the country. Firms hosting official Russian delegations in Geneva face tighter timelines and should update visitor-management procedures.
EasyJet crew strike on 26 February may disrupt Swiss leisure corridors
A 24-hour Italian aviation strike on 26 February includes easyJet flight crews, threatening cancellations on routes connecting Geneva and Basel to major Italian cities. Swiss corporate and leisure travellers should anticipate disruptions, consider rail substitutes and review duty-of-care plans.