Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
To those who commented that "Switzerland shouldn't be so strict". Seriously, guys?
Do you think that ANYWHERE (maybe besides some countries in Africa where you could "discuss things".. or Italy
..) in the world you would be let in without a valid passport? Yes, you can argue that her passport was still valid, but rules are rules and 90 days are 90 days.
I am not disputing that other (most) countries unfortunately apply rules without any judgement. But the Kantonspolizei is a small unit of well paid and well trained police which could apply some judgement for those types of issues. Swiss tourism is struggling because of the strength of the Swiss franc and the high cost of living. Hence, more than in any other country, tourists should be welcomed by all means, even by the immigration authorities.
The focus of the Kantonspolizei should be to prevent illegal immigration and threats to security, which was obvioulsy not the case here.