Travel advice for .

Here you will find important tips and useful information for .

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

East Caribbean dollar XCD

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

English

Capital

Saint George's

Country code for calling Switzerland

0011 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Caracas (Venezuela), Centro Letonia, Torre Ing-Bank, piso 15, Av. Eugenio Mendoza y San Felipe, La Castellana
Tel. +58 212 267 95 85

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 15.00 h (Mon - Thu)
8.00 - 17.00 h (Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Visitors Driver's License issued by local police upon presentation of Swiss license (English translation recommended).

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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