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Gold Jewellery 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Two watches duty-free; gold above CHF 300 declared

ANSWER

Can I bring Gold Jewellery into Switzerland?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-24

Two watches duty-free; gold above CHF 300 declared

QUANTITY / LIMITS

2 watches; gold above CHF 300 declared

DOCUMENTS

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

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

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Full 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.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

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

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-24

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

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

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Switzerland. Whether you can carry gold jewellery through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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