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EU Entry/Exit System rollout delayed again as Switzerland seeks more time
The EU agreed on 14 September to give Switzerland and eight other member/associate states more time to implement the biometric Entry/Exit System. Swiss airports say they are close to technical readiness but fear long queues at regional crossings. Business travellers remain unaffected for now, but companies should prepare for automatic over-stay counting once full enforcement begins.
Swiss border blitz: 191 motorists fined for driving without motorway vignette in Basel
BAZG reports that 191 vehicles—more than half driven by Swiss residents—were caught without the compulsory CHF 40 motorway vignette during a targeted control at the Basel-France and Basel-Germany crossings. Offenders paid CHF 200 plus the vignette. The agency plans further spot checks, so mobility managers should ensure all company and rental vehicles entering Switzerland are correctly registered.
Chinese Visa Centre streamlines enquiries: Zurich hotline moves to Bern
As of 14 September, telephone and e-mail enquiries for the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Zurich are handled by the Bern office. In-person services in Zurich continue as normal, but companies must update contact details and allow for possible extra processing time if clarification is needed.
EU Council ‘Visa Working Party’ meets with Swiss participation in Brussels
At the 14 September meeting of the EU’s Visa Working Party, Switzerland joined EU and EFTA counterparts to discuss higher Schengen visa fees and governance of visa-free travel. Any fee hike or digital-visa pilot agreed in Brussels will automatically extend to Swiss consulates, so companies should prepare for slightly higher costs and new application channels from 2027.
Swiss Parliament flags cross-border agenda ahead of visits by French and Liechtenstein delegations
Swiss parliamentary leaders announced official visits from France (23 September) and Liechtenstein (17 September), highlighting cross-border labour, taxation and vocational-training cooperation. The talks could lead to new rules on remote work and apprenticeship mobility affecting companies with staff commuting into or out of Switzerland.