The bill will be adopted after it is approved by the legislature.
The government recalled that a previous draft on this issue was criticized because fines could reach 10,000 francs.
The prohibition on hiding the face does not apply on board aircraft, as well as on the premises of diplomatic and consular offices. It will also be possible to hide your face in churches and other places of worship.
Facial coverings will also be permitted for reasons of health, safety, climatic conditions, or local customs, for artistic or entertainment purposes, or for promotional purposes, the government added.