Importation into Switzerland

The page provides information on importing into Switzerland, including using the QuickZoll app for simplified customs clearance at the border. It explains the different forms of customs declaration and highlights the importance of correctly declaring all goods to avoid legal consequences.

QuickZoll is the Swiss Customs app for individuals, allowing the tax-free importation of goods up to CHF 150. From January 2025, the tax-free limit for travelers will be reduced. Some goods are subject to restrictions and must be declared at a staffed border crossing.

With the QuickZoll app, travelers can declare their goods before crossing the border into Switzerland. Several options are available for declaring goods, whether customs agents are present on the train or not. Certain goods are subject to restrictions and must be declared at a border crossing manned by FOCBS staff.

Use the QuickZoll app to conveniently declare your goods before entering Switzerland. Learn about the customs requirements for the green and red channels at airports.

For cross-border flights, enquire about applicable customs regulations. Landings and take-offs typically occur at customs airfields, and QuickZoll facilitates advance customs clearance.

Clear rules apply when crossing the border with a private boat registered in Switzerland. Easily transport your goods for private or gift purposes duty-free using the QuickZoll app, or visit a designated customs dock if needed. All passengers must carry valid travel documents.

Whether you may use an uncleared aircraft in Switzerland depends especially on whether you are resident in Switzerland or abroad and on the purpose for which you are using the aircraft.

When crossing the Swiss border, you are required to spontaneously declare all goods you are carrying. Failure to declare or incorrect declarations are punishable violations that can be addressed retrospectively.