New Entry-Exit System Launches at Swiss Airports

Switzerland implements electronic registration system for non-EU travelers, starting with Basel and Geneva airports on October 12, replacing manual passport stamping.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland is implementing a new Entry-Exit-System (EES) for non-EU travelers
Basel-Mulhouse and Geneva airports will be first to implement the system on October 12
Zurich airport will implement the system on November 17
Manual passport stamping will end by April 9, 2026

By The Numbers

90 days

Maximum stay duration for visa-free third-state nationals in Schengen area

March 2026

Deadline for smaller airports to implement EES

They Said

"The cantonal migration authorities will be able to reliably identify persons who no longer have a right of residence"
— State Secretariat for Migration

Switzerland Launches New Digital Border Control System

Implementation Timeline and Affected Airports

System Features and Security Benefits

Impact on Travelers and Transition Period

Sources & References

Select Swiss airports to roll out new entry-exit system on Monday

SWI swissinfo.ch