Published on 24 January 2026

Entry

The requirements for entering Switzerland differ depending on the purpose of stay (e.g. tourism, visit, employment, family reunification or studies) and length of stay (short or long).

If you are intending to come to Switzerland, the State Secretariat for Migration recommends that you check the entry requirements before travelling. Please refer to the information on the following pages:

• Information for Entry

  Information on entering Switzerland

  Entry requirements by nationality

  Rules for calculating the length of stay

  Entry with visa

  Entry without a visa

  Do I require an ETIAS?

  Visa Application Form

  www.swiss-visa.ch – The online visa portal
  (How and where to apply for a visa)

  Legal basis entry procedures

  Long-term stays
  (stays of more than 90 days)

  FAQ – Entry

  Further information

• Questions

  Additional information on the subject of stays and/or entry requirements for Switzerland can be found on the following pages:

  State Secretariat for Migration: Telephone numbers and contact forms
    - General questions on entry and visa requirements
    - Questions relating to a specific pending or rejected visa application
    - Questions on entry bans
    - General questions on issuance of work permits for employment in EU/EFTA member states
    - General questions on issuance of work permits for employment in third countries

  Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities
  Questions relating to:
    - Application for extension of a residence permit,
    - Early issuance of a settlement permit (C permit)
    - Application for a work permit
    - Application for family reunification

  Swiss diplomatic/consular missions abroad
  General questions on entry and visa requirements for people wishing to live abroad

• Favorites

  Flight passenger data / Advance Passenger Information (API)

  Proceedings against air carriers / Carrier Sanctions (CASA)