Guidance

Switzerland: in prison abroad

Information on Switzerland’s legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 18 January 2022 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Switzerland

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Explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 18 January 2022 + show all updates

1. 18 January 2022

   Prisoner pack guidance has been reviewed and updated.

2. 19 July 2013

   Updated version uploaded.

3. 15 April 2013

   Updated version April 2013

4. 15 March 2013

   First published.