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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Switzerland and Liechtenstein
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Switzerland and Liechtenstein - Consular Information Sheet
June 30, 1995
Country Descriptions: Switzerland is a highly developed democracy
with a modern economy. Liechtenstein is a stable,
democratically-run constitutional monarchy with a modern economy.
Tourist services are widely available.
Entry Requirements: For both Switzerland and Liechtenstein, a
passport is required; a visa is not required for tourist or business
stays up to three months. For further information on entry
requirements for both countries, travelers may contact the Embassy
of Switzerland at 2900 Cathedral Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20008,
tel (202) 745-7900, or the nearest Swiss Consulate General in
Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco.
Medical Facilities: Good medical care is widely available.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. Travelers have found that in some cases,
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has
proved to be useful. Information on specific health matters is
available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
hotline for international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Switzerland has a low rate of violent crime.
However, pickpocketing and purse-snatching do occur during peak
tourist periods (such as summer and Christmas) and when major
conferences, shows, or exhibits are scheduled in major cities. Most
crime is restricted to specific localities in major cities that are
best avoided by the prudent traveler and residents, such as areas
frequented by drug dealers and users, the general vicinity of train
and bus stations, and some public parks. Liechtenstein has a low
crime rate.
Travelers may wish to exercise caution on trains, especially on
overnight trains to neighboring countries. Even locked sleeping
compartments can be entered by thieves who steal from passengers
while they sleep.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's
pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more
trouble-free journey. The pamphlet is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. In Switzerland and in
Liechtenstein, the penalties for possession, use, and dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Dual Nationality: U.S. citizens who are considered to also have
Swiss citizenship may be subject to compulsory military service and
other requirements while in Switzerland. Those who might be
affected may inquire at a Swiss embassy or consulate regarding their
status. In some instances, dual nationality may hamper U.S.
government efforts to provide protection abroad.
Registration and Embassy and Consulate Locations: U.S. citizens
who register in the Consular Section at the below locations may
obtain updated information on travel and security in Switzerland.
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is located at Jubilaeumstrasse 93,
telephone (41-31) 357-7011, fax (41-31) 357-7344.
The Consulate General in Zurich is located at Zollikerstrasse 141,
telephone (41-1) 422-2733, fax (41-1) 383-9814.
Limited consular services for U.S. citizens are offered by a
part-time consular agency in Geneva located at the America Center of
Geneva, World Trade Center II, Geneva Airport, Route de Pre-Bois 29,
telephone (41-22) 798-1605 or 798-1615, fax (41-22) 798-1630.
There is no U.S. Embassy or consulate in Liechtenstein. For
assistance and information on travel and security in Liechtenstein,
U.S. citizens may contact or register at the U.S. Consulate General
in Zurich at the address above.
No. 95-077
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 10, 1994, to
include information on Liechtenstein, note the change of fax number
at the Embassy in Bern and the phone number at the Consulate General
in Zurich, and provide the new address and telephone numbers for the
consular agency in Geneva.
JJ
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