UAE: Vaccinated tourists can travel to Switzerland from June 28

UAE: Vaccinated tourists can travel to Switzerland from June 28

All fully-vaccinated travellers from the GCC, including the UAE, can travel to Switzerland quarantine-free, has learnt. Furthermore, those who have taken the European Medical Agency (EMA) and WHO emergency use approved vaccinations, including Sinopharm, can now travel to premier European destination. The Swiss government outlined the return to normalcy after the global pandemic and has proposed that from June 28, fully-vaccinated guests from GCC countries shall be able to enter Switzerland again without having to undergo quarantine or pre-travel testing. However, the proposal is subject to final ratification by the parliament on June 23. "Interested travellers can request Schengen visas again through the VFS outlets in due course, and Emirati travellers do not need a visa to travel to Switzerland," said Matthias Albrecht, director GCC, Switzerland Tourism. The Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any Schengen Area members, which comprise 26 European countries that have officially abolished all passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders. However, 're-entry regulations must be adhered to.' "There are some exceptions to the proposed rules for certain countries, including India and Brazil; however, none from the GCC. All tourists from the UAE can