There are currently no entry restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No proof of vaccination, recovery or testing is required for entry into Switzerland. (Swiss State Secretariat for Migration, 2 May 2022)
For traveling, it is recommended to have a valid Covid19 certificate, proof of vaccination (not older than 270 days) or proof of recovery (not older than 180 days). Airlines or European transfer airports may restrict access to vaccinated and recovered persons only.
Swiss National Regulations
Currently, there are no active measures to contain Covid19 in Switzerland. E.g., wearing protective masks is not mandatory anymore, but one may wear a mask voluntarily for personal protection.
We will organise a Covid-19 Info Desk at the ECOC registration, where you can get assistance and sign up for PCR or antigen testing.
For attendees from Japan: the Test and Triage Center Basel provides confirmation of negative test results using the official form issued by the Japanese government.
ECOC 2022 Basel
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide.