Gold Jewellery → Switzerland

Two watches duty-free; gold above CHF 300 declared

Details

Switzerland has a specific rule allowing two wristwatches duty-free for personal use. Gold jewellery and precious items above CHF 300 in value should be declared. Switzerland is the world's largest watch exporter, making watch purchases common for visitors. Enforcement in Switzerland carries fines from CHF 100 to CHF 50,000 under Zollgesetz (SR 631.0) Art. 118; Verwaltungsstrafrecht Art. 6 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

2 watches; gold above CHF 300 declared

Documentation required

• Swiss customs declaration (e-dec or paper form) for unworn gold above CHF 300

Legal reference

Swiss Customs Ordinance

Leaving with this item

Personal gold jewellery may be exported from Switzerland for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.

Practical advice

Two watches duty-free is a specific Swiss rule. Keep receipts for all watch and jewellery purchases.

Customs authority

Federal Customs Administration (Eidgenössische Zollverwaltung — EZV / Office fédéral de la douane et de la sécurité des frontières — BAZG) · https://www.bazg.admin.ch