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Border and customs

Crossings, waiting times, customs checks and transit: the border day by day.

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48 articles on border and customs, newest first.

• After Ceuta and Melilla, border controls

  Tens of thousands of migrants have crossed the border into the Schengen area. The episode inflames the political debate, even in Switzerland.

• 14 million to border territories: funds for border workers in Varese

  Over 14 million euros earmarked for Italian border municipalities. Refunds and new taxation for border workers in Varese: what changes.

• More KOF, customs disadvantage only slightly slows down the Swiss economy

  According to the KOF, the US customs duty rate should only put a minimal brake on the Swiss economy.

• Border workers in Ticino: analysis of the decline and local impact

  Analysis of border flows in Ticino: despite an overall decline, in some Swiss municipalities the dependence on border labour remains high.

• Frontier with double work: caught by cameras

  An Italian municipal employee worked in Ticino during working hours. Framed by the Guardia di Finanza thanks to videos and telephone data.

• Tertiary, a twist for Chiasso?

  The city of Chiasso is launching a territorial marketing action to attract new businesses and offer additional job opportunities to its citizens.

• Cross-border dismissal: rights, notice and compensation within 20 km

  Find out about the rights, notice periods and allowances for cross-border workers within 20 km of the border in 2026.

• Border towns demand urgent govt meeting over refunds

  The Canton of Ticino blocks rebates to border municipalities. The association asks for an urgent meeting with the Italian government.

• Chiasso Brogeda Customs: traffic updates and procedures 2024

  Updates on traffic and procedures at the Chiasso Brogeda customs office, a crucial point for border workers and international transport.

• Brogeda Customs: Waiting Times and Procedures

  Analysis of waiting times at Brogeda customs, with details on procedures and practical impacts for border guards.

• Guess Stabio: job opportunities as a merchandiser

  Job listing in Stabio: search for merchandisers for well-known fashion brands with fixed-term contracts.

• Customs Chiasso: waiting times and viability

  Analysis of traffic flows at Chiasso road customs. Updated information for those who transit daily between Italy and Switzerland.

• Stabio customs: passage and procedures at the Swiss border

  The Stabio crossing is a transit point between Switzerland and Italy. Update on customs procedures.

• Entry into Switzerland 2026: documents and controls for border guards

  Updated guide to passport, identity card, permit and customs controls for border guards from 2026.

• Waiting times at the Chiasso-Brogeda border today

  Current waiting times at the Swiss crossing of Chiasso-Brogeda. Real-time update for those crossing the border.

• Posta Chiasso: role and services in the Swiss national context

  Analysis of the services offered by Posta di Chiasso and their relevance in Switzerland. Practical implications for residents and workers.

• Border controls for the G7: 11 entry bans to Switzerland

  Enhanced controls resulted in 11 entry bans and hundreds of seizures of dangerous items.

• Practical guide to Chiasso-Lugano transport for border workers in 2026

  Everything you need to know about trains, cars, car parks and border passes between Chiasso and Lugano in 2026.

• 15,000 violations in 2025: black labor and wage dumping in Switzerland

  In 2025, SECO detected 15,000 irregularities: construction and hospitality were the hardest-hit sectors. Ticino is among the most active cantons in inspections. Mandatory obligations apply.

• Gaggiolo Customs: Operations and Updates

  Recent updates on the situation at Gaggiolo and Stabio customs, focusing on controls and procedures.

• Chiasso Customs

  Discover the waiting times at Chiasso customs and the procedures for transiting through Switzerland.

• Chiasso Post Office: Current Status and Services

  Up-to-date information on the Chiasso post office, available services, and access procedures for residents and local users.

• US Tariffs: 'They Won't Disappear with Trump'

  The director of the SECO, Helene Budliger Artieda, predicts that US tariffs will not disappear even after the end of Donald Trump's mandate.

• Working abroad: guide for Ticino cross-border workers

  Permits, job search platforms and tips for those working in Switzerland but seeking opportunities beyond the border. From EU/EFTA freedom to non-EU visas.