Customs

Information about customs regarding: ban of certain types of laser pointers, clearence for parcels, importation of a vehicle, duty free shop and customs privileges.

Ban on certain types of laser pointers in Switzerland

The Swiss Mission would like to remind permanent missions and international organisations that possessing, importing, or transiting with dangerous laser pointers is strictly prohibited within Swiss territory.

Customs clearance for parcels sent by Swiss Post and express courier

Customs clearance procedures for parcels sent by Swiss Post or express courier applicable to the permanent missions and international organisations (including staff).

Importation of a vehicle

Regulations governing customs privileges concerning motor vehicles applicable to the staff of the permanent missions (PM) and of the international organisations (IO), resident in Switzerland.

Duty free shop

A duty-free shop for members of personnel of the permanent missions and international organisations with diplomatic status, as well as foreign delegates and experts on mission with diplomatic status.

Customs privileges

Regime of customs privileges applicable to the permanent missions, the international organisations and to the members of their personnel domiciled in Switzerland.

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Competent authority

West Customs diplomatic skills center
GVA Center Building
Route de l'Aéroport 31
CH - 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex

Tel. +41 (0)58 469 72 81
Email : infoge.diplomates@bazg.admin.ch

Access to the GVA Center Building only possible with an appointment to be made in advance by phone or email (contact details above).

Opening time for visits with an appointment:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Specialist Contact

Permanent Mission of Switzerland to UNOG
Good Offices and Security Section
Rue de Varembé 9-11, P.O. Box 194
CH - 1211 Geneva 20
Tel. +41 (0)58 482 24 24

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