The Travel in brief
Travel Reports provided by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) provide information on security conditions abroad. They complement other sources. Travelers are solely responsible for the preparation and organization of their journey.
Travel Reports provided by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) focus on information security in the areas of politics and crime. They provide an assessment of potential risks and recommendations for precautions. The boards are based on information obtained from reliable sources deemed reliable. No correspondence on their content.
Only locations or regions with specific risks are mentioned explicitly. Trips are not recommended if the situation is considered particularly dangerous. In contrast, an entire country will be recommended as a travel destination if
* The state structures do not work practically or
* Travelers are at grave risk because of the combination of several risks or
* Some events are extraordinary consequences that travel would not seem appropriate.
The Travel cover every eventuality. No information is given for example on weather events and natural disasters particular. In these cases, tour operators inform their customers if the planned travel can be achieved or not. The Travel does not constitute a news bulletin. Information concerning the spread of diseases and possible protective measures to be taken are provided by doctors and vaccination centers.
Travel Reports are updated when events have an influence on assessing the security situation. The content of the Travel can change at any time and very quickly. Therefore, the DFA asked relevant agencies to refer to Tips for Travelers exclusively by a link.
The items listed cons are part of the Travel.
The Swiss embassies and consulates abroad can provide assistance to Swiss nationals in difficulty. Generally, assistance benefits are paying. If you are in an emergency because they have observed the Travel the DFA, it is possible that certain costs incurred are not covered by travel insurance.
Disclaimer
The Travel Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) based on information obtained from reliable sources deemed reliable. Their goal is to help travelers to make their decision wisely travel and provide useful guidance to enable them to prepare carefully for their journey. The DFA, however, can not decide for them or for them to assume responsibility for preparation and completion of travel.
Hazardous situations are often unpredictable, and elusive, and can change rapidly. The DFA makes no warranty as to the completeness of travel tips and assumes no liability for any damage. Any request relating to a trip cancellation must be sent directly to the travel agency or travel insurance company.