Medical Repatriation between Switzerland and France
An accident or medical emergency during a stay in Switzerland, or a patient to transfer between a Swiss and a French hospital: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Switzerland is a neighbour of France with dense business, tourism and cross-border ties, including a large number of cross-border commuters. Ski and mountain accidents in the Alps, road accidents and acute illnesses during a stay are the most frequent reasons for a repatriation or a transfer. Our coordinating physician recommends the transport mode that fits the case.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Ski or mountain accident requiring transfer to France
- Accident or acute illness during a business trip or a stay in Switzerland
- Transfer to a specialist unit in Switzerland or in France
- Repatriation of a body after a death during a trip
Airports served
On the Switzerland side
- Geneva (GVA)
- Zurich (ZRH)
- Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg EuroAirport (BSL)
- Sion (SIR)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
- Lyon – Saint-Exupéry
- Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc
Formalities & coordination
Switzerland is not in the European Union, but it is part of the Schengen area. Landing clearances, customs coordination for the medical equipment on board and ground handling are arranged as soon as a case is opened, together with the treating hospital and the patient's insurer.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. We coordinate with the Swiss treating team and the French receiving hospital, assess the patient's fitness to fly and organize the transfer by medically equipped aircraft or ground ambulance, depending on the case.
It depends on the patient's condition and the urgency: given the relatively short distance, a light to midsize jet is generally suitable, and a medically equipped ground transfer can be considered in some cases — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable option.
A medical situation abroad can't wait.
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