Switzerland · Last reviewed 20 July 2026
Zürich
Electronic Gästekontrolle for all nationalities plus BZO pressure on dauerhaft commercial short stays — no statutory city Kurtaxe.
Local focus
- Gästekontrolle
- No statutory Kurtaxe
- BZO Wohnanteil
Country context
AIG Art. 16 + VZAE Art. 18 require a signed Meldeschein for every foreign guest lodged gegen Entgelt (cantons run portals; Zürich PolG § 21 covers all nationalities). Kurtaxe / taxe de séjour is cantonal–municipal (Genève CHF 4.25; Zürich has no statutory Kurtaxe; Luzern Kurtaxe + Beherbergungsabgabe). Genève RDTR caps whole-home platform lets at 90 days; Zürich BZO limits dauerhaft commercial Kurzzeitunterkünfte. Switzerland is Schengen not EU — DSG/nFADP applies; Reg 2024/1028 is not Swiss law.
Remote arrival works when Meldeschein data, ID presentation and the guest's signature are captured before access. Tourist-tax collection remains the host's duty.
Full Switzerland guide →City notes are practical operational context for hosts using NextStay. They are not a substitute for official guidance in Zürich or Switzerland. This Zürich, Switzerland guidance was last researched and reviewed on 20 July 2026. This guide provides operational context, not legal advice. Requirements can change — confirm the rules that apply to your property with the competent authority before you host.