Entry requirements for Switzerland
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Visa-free
- Stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180 days
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: sem.admin.chLast checked 6 October 2026
Conditions
- Passport validity
Recognised passport valid 3 calendar months beyond planned Schengen departure and issued within the last 10 years; issue date controls.
The 90/180 limit is shared across Schengen; arrival and departure days count.
Official sources
- State Secretariat for Migration SEM, Switzerlandsem.admin.ch
- European Uniontravel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/who-should-apply
- European Uniontravel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-is-the-ees