Visa Requirements

Entering Switzerland

Foreign nationals who wish to enter Switzerland must observe the entry and customs regulations. In any case, they must be in possession of a valid travel document recognised by the Swiss authorities. In addition, a visa is required in certain cases.

 

Detailed information is available from the Federal Office for Migration (FOM), Swiss representations abroad and the competent cantonal authorities.

(Source: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs)

 

Please check the visa requirements for your nationality before entering Switzerland.

 

Link: Information sheet for entry to Switzerland

Link: Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality

Link: Visa Application Form

 

Detailed information you will find under the following link:

Federal Office for Migration, Berne, Switzerland

 

Schengen Visa

Schengen visas are valid for Switzerland and all other areas of the Schengen member states (providing nothing to the contrary is noted on the visa).

You are permitted to stay for a maximum of 90 days within any 6 month period. You have no legal right to a visitor’s visa.

If you have any questions, you should contact the Swiss Embassy responsible for the area in which you reside:

Link: Embassies

 

General Information

The visa procedure usually takes between 6–8 weeks, sometimes longer, depending on the season. We therefore recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

The cost of submitting an application is EUR 60. An additional EUR 60 is charged for a renewed application following a rejection. This amount does not include processing fees.

(Source: Federal Office for Migration FAQ)