Switzerland Visa

When you need to get your Switzerland travel visa processed quickly, Travel Document Systems is here to help. All of the Switzerland visa requirements and application forms, plus convenient online ordering.

Get a Tourist Visa for Switzerland

Switzerland issues Tourist visas for:
  • Tourist Travel

Switzerland Tourist Visa for US Passport Holders Not Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a U.S. Passport, a Tourist Visa is not required.

No visa required for a stay of up to 3 Months

Switzerland Tourist Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a Non-US Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact embassy directly.

Get a Business Visa for Switzerland

Switzerland issues Business visas for:
  • Business Travel

Switzerland Business Visa for US Passport Holders Not Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a U.S. Passport, a Business Visa is not required.

No visa required for a stay of up to 3 Months

Switzerland Business Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a Non-US Passport, a Business Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact embassy directly.

Get a Student Visa for Switzerland

Switzerland issues Student visas for:
  • Student
  • Study

Switzerland Student Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a U.S. Passport, a Student Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

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Switzerland Student Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a Non-US Passport, a Student Visa is required.

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Get a Diplomatic Visa for Switzerland

Switzerland issues Diplomatic visas for:
  • Official and Diplomatic Government Travel

Switzerland Diplomatic Visa for US Passport Holders Not Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a U.S. Passport, a Diplomatic Visa is not required.

No visa required for a stay of up to 3 Months

Switzerland Diplomatic Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Switzerland with a Non-US Passport, a Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact embassy directly.

To our valued clients ordering Chinese visas, processing times are far greater than those posted on our site this is due to the volume of applications at the Embassy and Consulates. Processing times are currently 2 to 6 weeks weeks depending on your jurisdiction.

As an ongoing consequence of the global pandemic actual visa processing is typically taking longer than the usual times published here even in some instances where there is an option for the payment of higher consular fees for expedited processing. If you have a particularly tight departure please send us a note at [email protected] at the time you create your order to confirm it can reasonably be fulfilled in the current environment otherwise please just be aware of the possibility of delayed processing.

If you cancel your order after we have submitted your documents to a Consulate for processing there will be a $35.00 cancellation fee and your consular fees may not be refundable. Please do NOT contact consulates directly for status or with instructions once your documents have been submitted unless they contact you as this can cause processing to be delayed or declined.

Travel Information

Get the most up-to-date information for Switzerland related to Switzerland travel visas, Switzerland visa requirements and applications, embassy and consulate addresses, foreign relations information, travel advisories, entry and exit restrictions, and travel tips from the US State Department's website.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations required.

While no vaccinations may be required to enter the country, you should still check with the CDC on their recommended vaccinations for travel to Switzerland

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About Switzerland

Read about the people, history, government, economy and geography of Switzerland at the CIA's World FactBook.

A Brief History of Switzerland

The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. A constitution of 1848, subsequently modified in 1874, replaced the confederation with a centralized federal government. Switzerland's sovereignty and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and the country was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland's ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.

Learn more about Switzerland in our World Atlas