Taking gold jewellery out of Switzerland
Personal gold jewellery may be exported from Switzerland for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Details
Personal-wear gold jewellery is generally free to export from Switzerland at reasonable personal-use quantities. High-value personal jewellery (typically above USD 10,000 equivalent) should be declared using the declaration to the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (on request). Gold bullion, bars, and coins face different treatment — may require advance export authorisation from the central bank for commercial quantities. Antique jewellery over cultural-property age thresholds may require an export permit.
Quantity limits
Personal wearable jewellery generally free; commercial-quantity or bullion requires declaration
Documentation required
- Purchase receipts (for high-value personal jewellery)
- Cultural export permit for antique pieces
The other direction
Bringing gold jewellery into Switzerland(restricted)