Published on 12 February 2026

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Communication16 April 2026

Travel to the United Kingdom from 2 April 2025

What Swiss citizens need to know about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to the United Kingdom.

A map of Europe, a laptop, passport and travel artefacts.

Communication16 April 2026

Entry/Exit System (EES): Automated registration of travellers at the Schengen borders

Information for travellers who do not hold citizenship of an EU member state, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland or Norway.

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter with British Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Communication25 March 2026

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter visits her counterpart in the United Kingdom

On 24 March 2026 Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter met with her British counterpart, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, for talks in London.

Darren Millar and Ambassador Paravicini.

Communication10 March 2026

Swiss Ambassador's visit to Wales - March 2026

Ambassador attends St David’s Day event and meets Swiss community in Wales.

Lord Coaker and Dr Mäder with members of the Swiss and British delegations.

Communication12 February 2026

Marking a new step in Swiss-UK security exchange and cooperation

State Secretary Markus Mäder travelled to London for high-level consultations with his UK counterparts on the current threat landscape, security cooperation in Europe and developments in emerging defence technologies.

Press releases27 January 2026

Swiss Cultural Fund UK launches new Major Grant

The Swiss Cultural Fund UK (SCF) has launched a new grant category – the Major Grant – reaffirming its mission to support Swiss artistic talent in the UK.

View over the old town of Lausanne with the lake in the background.

Communication18 August 2025

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for British researchers 2026 - 2027

The Swiss government offers a small number of fellowships for British researchers to undertake a research project in Switzerland.

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