HomeCountries & Areas…Switzerland hide Switzerland Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Ambassador Scott C. Miller International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Switzerland U.S.-Switzerland Relations Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Switzerland Relations The United States established diplomatic relations with Switzerland in 1853 following the formation of a unified Swiss state. Switzerland is a democratic country subscribing to the fundamental ideals with which the United States also identifies. The country is politically stable with a strong and resilient economy. It has played an increasingly important role in supporting the spread of democratic institutions The United States established diplomatic relations with Switzerland in 1853 following the formation of a unified Swiss state. Switzerland is a democratic country subscribing to the fundamental ideals with which the United States also identifies. The country is politically stable with a strong and resilient economy. It has played an increasingly important role in supporting the spread of democratic institutions and values worldwide, as well as providing humanitarian relief and economic development assistance. U.S. policy toward Switzerland takes these factors into account and seeks to cooperate with Switzerland to the extent consistent with Swiss neutrality. Switzerland has represented the United States in Iran as our Protecting Power since 1980, where it provides assistance to U.S. citizens in Iran. Collapse U.S.-Switzerland Relations Read more about U.S.-Switzerland Relations Bilateral Economic Relations Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association, whose countries are significant markets for U.S. exporters and investors. The two countries have a long history of cooperation both bilaterally and within the World Trade Organization. The United States is one of the top destinations for Swiss investment and is the largest foreign investor in Switzerland. The United States Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association, whose countries are significant markets for U.S. exporters and investors. The two countries have a long history of cooperation both bilaterally and within the World Trade Organization. The United States is one of the top destinations for Swiss investment and is the largest foreign investor in Switzerland. The United States and Switzerland have signed an agreement creating a trade and investment forum to assess areas where the two governments could facilitate greater trade and investment flows. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights December 11, 2023 Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Switzerland December 11, 2023 Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Switzerland November 22, 2023 Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland Joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee October 10, 2023 U.S. Delegation to the Human Rights Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) October 8, 2023 Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Switzerland, Turkiye, and Croatia VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Switzerland
