ID check crossing the Italian-Swiss border by car

I struggled to find this info online. How often is my ID requested and checked when crossing the border between Italy and Switzerland (and back) by using my Italian car (suppose that I have nothing to declare to customs) and which information (if any) from my ID do the border police of either country record when they check it? I'm an Italian citizen >18 years old and I will only carry my biometric passport and driving licence. Thanks a lot!

Best Answer

Since both Italy and Switzerland are part of the Schengen Area, there will be no systematic passport/id card control at the border. Additionally travelling on your id card will be enough.

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Is there border Patrol between Italy and Switzerland?

Switzerland and Italy have begun joint border patrols following a deal signed more than two years ago aimed at combatting illegal immigration between the two neighbouring countries.

Are there border checks between Switzerland and EU?

Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Area (an area consisting of most countries on the European continent, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. It does not include the UK or Ireland) and no passport checks are done on people crossing borders within the Schengen area.

Do I need a passport to drive from Italy to Switzerland?

You will not be asked to show your passport when you cross from Italy to Switzerland. If you are on an autostrada/autoroute/motorway you will probably (most likely) see a Customs Post.

Is there passport control between Switzerland and France?

Since Switzerland's accession to the Schengen Area in 2008, there have been no permanent passport controls along the border, although there can be customs controls. There are two airports near the border which have both Swiss and French passport and customs controls; passengers are free to choose one.

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