Switzerland Re-imposes Visa Requirement for Georgian Diplomats & Officials
Zurich Airport Begins Full Roll-Out of EU Entry/Exit System as Deadline Nears
Easter Getaway Gridlock: Gotthard Tunnel Queue Stretches 21 km
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Switzerland Re-imposes Visa Requirement for Georgian Diplomatic & Service Passport Holders
Effective 3 April 2026, Georgian holders of diplomatic, official and service passports must obtain a Schengen visa to enter Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Council adopted the rule after the EU triggered its visa-suspension mechanism over concerns about democratic standards in Georgia. The change increases lead times for Swiss organisations hosting Georgian delegations and will last an initial 12 months.
Easter Getaway Chaos: Gotthard Tunnel Traffic Jam Peaks at 21 km, Disrupting Cross-Border Travel
Holiday traffic over Easter pushed queues at the Gotthard tunnel to a record 21 km on 3 April 2026, with motorists waiting up to 3 ½ hours to reach the tunnel. The blockage disrupted passenger travel, coach schedules and time-sensitive freight on Switzerland’s main north–south route to Italy, illustrating persistent infrastructure bottlenecks until the second tunnel tube opens in 2030.