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Update: Covid-19 Temporary Suspension of Travel into the Philippines of Foreigners

19.03.2021 — Press release Philippines

Effective from 22nd March 2021 until 30th April 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of foreign nationals. Foreign spouses and children of Filipino citizens travelling with them, provided they have valid visas at the time of entry, are exempted from the entry ban.

Updated 19 April 2021

Entry Into Switzerland

04.02.2021 — Press release Philippines
Please be advised of the latest information with regards to entering Switzerland starting 08 February 2021.

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to further contain and overcome the coronavirus pandemic

28.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
On 27 January 2021, the Federal Council took a range of new decisions.

COVID-19 Information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines

22.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines.

Jose Rizal and Wilhelm Tell

30.12.2020 — Article Philippines
As we celebrate #RizalDay, Swiss writer Annette Hug sits down with Filipino Studies Professor Ramon Guillermo to discuss the relationship between two national heroes – Filipino Jose Rizal and Swiss Wilhelm Tell.

COVID-19: PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS VALID ALSO FOR TRAVELLERS FROM SWITZERLAND

30.12.2020 — Local news Philippines
Travel restrictions set by the Philippine government.

Gastronomic Christmas - Adobo Glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto

Adobo glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto © FDFA

11.12.2020 — Article Philippines
Learn how to make this Swiss-Filipino inspired Christmas dish!

Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

Solidarity is an integral part of the Swiss national identity © Switzerland Tourism/BAFU

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

EFTA study looks to maximize Philippine exports

DTI EMB Director Senen Perlada and Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen © DTI, FDFA

22.09.2020 — Local news Philippines
A collaboration between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Swiss Investment Promotion Program hopes to boost trade between EFTA and the Philippines.

#MasarapSwitzerland - Pastetli

30.07.2020 — Article Philippines
Make your own #MasarapSwitzerland Swiss dish, and you can get a chance to win a Nespresso machine!

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Update: Covid-19 Temporary Suspension of Travel into the Philippines of Foreigners

19.03.2021 — Press release Philippines

Updated 19 April 2021

Entry Into Switzerland

04.02.2021 — Press release Philippines
Please be advised of the latest information with regards to entering Switzerland starting 08 February 2021.

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to further contain and overcome the coronavirus pandemic

28.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
On 27 January 2021, the Federal Council took a range of new decisions.

COVID-19 Information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines

22.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines.

Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

Information with regards to COVID-19

The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

06.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Application for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is now open!

19.08.2019 — Press release Philippines
Looking for that sign to pursue a postgraduate opportunity at an outstanding institution? Maybe this is it!

EFTA-PH FTA “Open for Business” - First FTA shipment arrives in PH

27.11.2018 — Press release Philippines
Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin and Norwegian Ambassador Bjørn Jahnsen proudly announced the successful take-off of the Philippines - European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement (FTA) during a business reception at the Swiss residence in Makati City.

Norway and Switzerland projects boost in economic relations after Senate concurrence on ETFA trade

08.03.2018 — Press release Philippines
Norwegian Ambassador Erik Førner and Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin lauded the Philippine Senate for the successful concurrence of the ratificiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), namely Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.