Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Gold Jewellery → Switzerland
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-24
RESTRICTED
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.
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
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