QuickTravelTools Visa requirements for Switzerland
Most visitors need a visa in advance for Switzerland. 95 of 199 passports enter visa-free.
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Rules by passport
Visa-free (95)
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Checked against Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), European Union (EUR-Lex) on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (104)
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Checked against Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), European Union (EUR-Lex) on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Switzerland
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay visa (uniform visa); EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, free for children under 6 | European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) |
| Visa | 35 EUR, visa-facilitation agreement rate Applies to Armenian, Azerbaijani and Belarusian passport holders only. | European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) |
| Visa | 67.5 EUR, visa-facilitation agreement rate Applies to Cape Verdean passport holders only. | European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) |
Processing times
| Visa type | Processing time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 15 days (may be extended to up to 45 days) | European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) |
Apply through official channels
Start the official visa application portal, Switzerland (Swiss visa application portal)
Travel insurance for Switzerland
Travel insurance is required for the visa application. This applies to visa applicants.
You must show travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 with your Schengen short stay visa application for Switzerland. It must cover urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment, medical repatriation, and death across the Schengen area for your whole trip. Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), Article 15: Travel medical insurance (EUR-Lex).
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Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), European Union (EUR-Lex), 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) (checked October 10, 2026)
- European Union (EUR-Lex) (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Switzerland?
It depends on your passport. 95 of 199 passports enter Switzerland visa-free; 104 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Switzerland cost?
It depends on the visa type and your passport. For example, the visa costs 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay visa (uniform visa); EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, free for children under 6. See the full fee table above.
How long does Switzerland visa processing take?
Standard processing for the visa: 15 days (may be extended to up to 45 days).
Do I need travel insurance for Switzerland?
You must show travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 with your Schengen short stay visa application for Switzerland. It must cover urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment, medical repatriation, and death across the Schengen area for your whole trip. This applies to visa applicants.