Guidance

Switzerland: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Switzerland, for British nationals abroad

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 6 May 2025 — See all updates

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Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Switzerland

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Explains how to:

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

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 15 March 2013

Last updated 6 May 2025 + show all updates

1. 6 May 2025

   Guidance fully reviewed and updated

2. 18 January 2022

   Prisoner pack guidance has been reviewed and updated.

3. 19 July 2013

   Updated version uploaded.

4. 15 April 2013

   Updated version April 2013

5. 15 March 2013

   First published.