Duty Free
Switzerland
The following items may be imported into Switzerland by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty by:
(a) Visitors from European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
(b) Visitors from non-European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
Prohibited Imports
Most meat and processed meat, absinthe and narcotics are prohibited. There are strict regulations on importing animals and firearms.
The following items may be imported into Switzerland by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty by:
(a) Visitors from European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
(b) Visitors from non-European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
(a) Visitors from European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
(b) Visitors from non-European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%).
• Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
Prohibited Imports
Most meat and processed meat, absinthe and narcotics are prohibited. There are strict regulations on importing animals and firearms.









