Your travel documents

Passport, validity period, visa or electronic authorization… Each country applies its own entry rules.

• If you reside in Switzerland: entry requirements by country 
  
• If you reside in France: entry formalities by country

For reliable information tailored to your situation, contact:

• Your airline
• Your travel agency
• The embassy or consulate of your destination country

⚠️ As an airport, we cannot provide personalized administrative advice. Please refer to the “Entry requirements by country” page for more detailed information.

Are you Swiss? In case of loss or theft of your document, an emergency passport can be issued, valid only for the duration of your trip.

+41 22 427 58 30

⚠️ Not issued if you simply forgot your passport at home.

A child must present a valid identity document (ID card or passport), whether traveling alone or accompanied, regardless of age.

If a child travels alone or with someone other than their legal guardian, parental authorization may be required by certain countries. Rules vary depending on the destination: always check with the relevant embassy.

⚠️ For unaccompanied minors (UM procedure), each airline applies its own conditions. Please contact your airline directly.

Some destinations require electronic authorization or specific rules:

Since October 2025, entry to and exit from the Schengen area is managed through electronic registration.

Who is concerned?
Travelers from third countries for short stays (maximum 90 days within 180 days).

At Genève Aéroport, part of the border control is carried out via self-service kiosks, with assistance available.