Switzerland Safety and Travel Advice

UK Safety and Travel Advice for Switzerland

Crime
Most visits to Switzerland are trouble-free. There is a generally low rate of serious crime in Switzerland compared with other European countries. However, crime does occur and you should be aware that petty theft has become a concern, especially in the Geneva area and larger cities. Be particularly alert to pickpockets, confidence tricksters and thieves in city centres, airports, railway stations, on trains and in other public places. If travelling overnight by train, you should take precautions against being burgled while you sleep by opportunist thieves. You should not become involved with drugs of any kind.

Safety and Security – Scams

Foreign visitors and residents can be targeted by scam artists. These scams can pose great financial loss to victims. If you receive an e-mail purporting to be from HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) offering a tax refund on provision of your bank details you should make absolutely sure that it is not part of a scam. Read Article