COVID-19

In view of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Consulate General had to adapt its activities and reduce public access until further notice to comply with social distancing measures. 

Personal visit to the Consulate General

Consular services are available. Citizens in need of consular services are requested to make an appointment before coming to the Consulate General. You can contact us by email at montreal@eda.admin.ch.

Only people (no accompanying persons) with an appointment may enter the building. As per Quebec’s governmental regulations, wearing a mask is recommended.

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Traveling to Switzerland 

Swiss citizens must hold a valid Swiss passport to enter Switzerland from Canada.

Persons wishing to enter Switzerland from all other EU/EFTA states or from third countries, such as Canada, remain subject to strict entry restrictions, with certain exceptions. For additional information, please consult the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration: FAQ entry restrictions.

Follow the recommendations of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA: What does the FDFA advise?

Quarantine in Switzerland

A person who has been in close contact with someone infected with coronavirus must place themselves in quarantine after consultation with the relevant cantonal service. For additional information, please refer to the webpage of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH): Isolation and quarantine.

Traveling to Canada

For information on Canadian measures regarding the conditions of entry and stay in Canada, please visit: Government of Canada. 

The practical aspects of the implementation of these measures fall within the competence of the Canadian authorities.

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Life certificate for the Swiss pension AHV/AVS

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swiss Compensation Office (SCO) in Geneva is now accepting the life certificate, filled out and signed by the insured person. The certificate thus completed can be sent to Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, which will then forward it to the competent office in Geneva.

A scan of the life certificate (both sides) can also be sent directly to the SCO at the following e-mail address: sedmaster@zas.admin.ch

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For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and guidelines of the local authorities and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO.

Health Canada

WHO

In Switzerland, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) informs in regards to the Novel Coronavirus and publishes travel advice accordingly.

FOPH

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The Travel Advice Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA (in German, French and Italian) offers travelers basic information for travel preparation by informing on possible risks and certain precautions. They are to be considered as a complementary source of information.

FDFA Travel Advice

Message to the Swiss residing in Canada - Coronavirus Information

Message to the Swiss residing in The Bahamas - Coronavirus Information

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Swiss travelers abroad should register on the "Travel Admin App". Please make sure to download the application and to register your travel.

Travel Admin for iPhone

Travel Admin for Android 

More information: Press release of the Federal Council (19.03.2020) 

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In case of emergencies outside office hours, please contact the FDFA Helpline by e-mail at helpline@eda.admin.ch or by phone at +41 800 24 7 365 or +41 58 465 33 33.

Helpline FDFA