Immigration regulations in general  Well prepared for your trip 

When making your reservation, please check if you need a visa in addition to your valid passport (or identity card for Swiss citizens). Please note that some countries have special rules for children. Visa regulations and medical information

Airlines are legally obliged to pass on passport data in the case of passengers travelling to destinations in specific countries. For SWISS, this applies to destinations in Canada, China, India, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA and Ireland.

Conditions for flights over US territory

Since 8 March 2012, the Transport Safety Authority (TSA) has also required additional personal data for flights over US territory, for instance to and from Canada, Mexico, Cuba and other countries in Central America.