The Swiss Consulate here issued a new warning to Jews that they must have visas to enter Switzerland either as immigrants or transit visitors. The consulate pointed out that Switzerland was only a place of transit and that immigrants were forbidden to engage in trade. It also explained that participation in real estate profits or a share in Swiss business did not give the participants the right of residence.
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