COVID-19 Vaccination
As an official vaccination centre of the canton of Basel-Stadt, we offer the following COVID-19-vaccinations:
Spikevax Bivalent Original/Omicron by Moderna (mRNA-vaccine)
Comirnaty for children and adults (mRNA-vaccine)
Nuvaxovid by Novovax
Appointments can be booked by phone: +41 61 284 82 55 (open from 8:00–12:00). Please have your health insurance card ready.
Important: From 1 April 2023, the vaccination costs will only be covered for people who are particularly at risk. All other people will have to pay for the vaccination themselves (64 Fr./dose).
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing for People Without Symptoms
The Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine of Swiss TPH offers the following SARS-CoV-2 tests for asymptomatic individuals age 6 years and older. The tests are usually carried out from Monday to Friday. Book your appointment now.
Test | Price | Description |
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PCR normal | 161.80 CHF* | Nasopharyngeal swab Test before 10 a.m. --> result same day at around 4 p.m. incl. certificate Test after 10 a.m. --> result next day at around 4 p.m. incl. certificate. Before public holidays and weekends, testing is only possible until 10 am. |
PCR fast (2 hours) | 444.85 CHF* | Nasopharyngeal swab |
Antibody detection (IgG, IgA, IgM) for certificate | 99.00 CHF | Blood sample can be taken daily; laboratory test is carried out every Tuesday and Thursday; must be paid directly on site; result and certificate within 24 hours after performance on the day of the laboratory test. |
It is the responsibility of each traveller to select the valid test for the destination country and airline and to know the validity period.
*Testing following contact with a COVID-19 positive person will only be paid for by the Confederation if there is a request from the Cantonal Medical Service or a notification via the app.