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Travellers to Switzerland face increased costs as NHS Covid app is banned

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Gary Noakes
21 October 2021

UK visitors to Switzerland could face paying almost £24 each for Covid vaccine proof after the country said it would stop accepting the NHS app as certification.

Switzerland has imposed a 10-day quarantine requirement on UK arrivals (Credit: Marco Meyer / Unsplash)

The country has stipulated UK visitors must use the EU Digital Covid Certificate or the Swiss version from 25 October in order to visit bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions.

The NHS app will still be valid for entry to the country, but not for domestic use.

The UK has yet to join the EU scheme, although it was said to be “on the brink” last month. Meanwhile, the Swiss version, costing SF30, is the only alternative from later this week.