Switzerland to Enforce Burqa Ban in 2025: Fines Up to $1,144 for Violators

Switzerland will officially ban face coverings in public, often called the “burqa ban,” starting January 1, 2025. This new law means that people can’t cover their faces in public places, with fines reaching up to 1,000 Swiss francs (around $1,144) for those who break the rule. The law passed by a small majority in a 2021 national vote and has faced criticism from Muslim groups. The same political group that stopped new minarets from being built in 2009 also pushed for this rule.

Where Are Face Coverings Still Allowed?
The Swiss government has set some exceptions for the ban. People can still cover their faces in these cases:

• On airplanes
• Inside embassies and consulates
• In religious places like churches, mosques, and temples
• For health, safety, or extreme weather (like cold winters)
• For cultural events, art, entertainment, or ads

Face coverings are also allowed during protests if approved by authorities, as long as it doesn’t disrupt public order.

How Did This Ban Begin? In 2021, Swiss voters narrowly approved the ban, covering items like the niqab (which only shows the eyes) and burqa (which covers the whole face), as well as masks used in protests. Even though full-face coverings are rare in Switzerland, the vote added this ban into the country's laws.

Some parts of Switzerland already had their own local face-covering bans, like Ticino and St. Gallen, so the national rule brings Switzerland closer to other European countries like Belgium and France, which have similar bans.

Swiss Voting System and Recent Referendums Switzerland has a unique voting system that lets citizens call for national votes. If 100,000 people sign a petition, they can propose changes to the constitution. If 50,000 people sign, they can ask for a national vote on any new law passed by the government. Recent national votes have included issues like buying new fighter jets and this “burqa ban.”

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