March 4, 2026, 4:14 p.mMarch 4, 2026, 4:42 p.m
Over 4,000 Swiss tourists are stuck in the Middle East. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is holding a press conference at 4:30 p.m. to inform about the Swiss nationals stuck in the Gulf region.
The FDFA is in close contact with Swiss, but points out that Switzerland does not have its own aircraft that it can send to the Middle East. It is not easy to organize Swiss flights because it requires approval and the necessary security. If reliable information is available, the EDA will inform you about it.
Marianne Jenni, Director of the Consular Directorate of the FDFA, also refers to the Swiss Abroad Act. Every citizen has personal responsibility; the federal government only helps on a subsidiary basis.
Jenni also recommends that tourists stay where they are and follow authorities’ instructions. It is not advisable to look for another route home on your own.
According to Jenni, there are currently 5,200 Swiss people registered as travelers in the crisis area on the “Travel Admin” app. She assumes that these people are travelers who would like to leave the country and return home. (hkl/sda)
Marianne Jenni provided information on the situation of Swiss tourists in the Gulf region on Monday.Image: Screenshot Keystone