Switzerland Visit Visa

Switzerland is a hilly country in Central Europe. It is worth a visit and has so much to offer. It is a magnificent land, if you want to see beautiful alpine sceneries, Switzerland is the right place for you. It is teeming with snow-capped, marvellous mountains, historic buildings, turquoise lakes, hilly meadows, and valleys. Every year millions of visitors from all over the world choose to visit Switzerland. To Visit Switzerland, the first thing you need to check is whether you need a visa or not.

Who does not need a Switzerland Visit Visa?

As you may already know, Switzerland is one of the 26 Schengen countries. So if you are a national of any Schengen-Area country, you do not need a Schengen visitor visa for Switzerland. And if you are a citizen of any EU or the EEA country, you also do not have a visa to visit Switzerland. Here is the list of countries that do not need a visa to visit Switzerland.

• Albania
• Andorra
• Antigua And Barbuda    
• Argentina
• Australia    
• Bahamas
• Barbados    
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
• Brazil    
• Brunei 
• Darussalam
• Canada    
• Chile
• Colombia    
• Costa Rica
• Dominica    
• El Salvador
• North Macedonia    
• Georgia
• Grenada    
• Guatemala
• Vatican 
• Honduras
• Israel    
• Japan
• Kiribati    
• Malaysia
• Marshall Islands    
• Mauritius
• Mexico    
• Micronesia
• Moldova    
• Monaco
• Montenegro    
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua    
• Palau
• Panama    
• Paraguay
• Peru    
• Samoa
• San Marino    
• Seychelles
• Serbia    
• Singapore
• Solomon Islands    
• South Korea
• St Kitts And Nevis    
• St Lucia
• St Vincent And The Grenadines    
• Trinidad And Tobago
• Tuvalu    
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates    
• United States Of America
• Uruguay    
• Vanuatu
• Venezuela    
• United Kingdom

Keep in mind that if your country is not on the above list, you will need to have a Switzerland Visit Visa.

How to get a Switzerland Visit Visa?

To visit Switzerland, all you need to have a Short-Stay Schengen Visa for Switzerland. It is issued to those who want to visit Switzerland.

Like other types of Schengen visas, it is also valid for a stay of 90-days within six months. It will cost you only €80.

Note that if you have a multiple-entry visitor/tourist Schengen visa for Switzerland, you are allowed to enter and leave the Schengen area as several times as you want within six months, while the total number of days must not be more than 90-days. You also do not need to devote all your 90-days in Switzerland. It will allow you to travel between all the Schengen countries.

What are the Requirements for a Switzerland Visit Visa?

To get a Switzerland Visit Visa, you will need to have the following documents.

1. Completed Switzerland Tourist/Visitor Visa Application form (Signed)

2. Passport-size photos (two)

3. Valid Passport

4. Medical Insurance document

5. A cover letter that shows the purpose of short term visit

6. Proof that shows the civil status

7. A report that shows sufficient financial means

8. Proof of Swiss Tourist/Visitor visa fee payment

9. Proof of accommodation in Switzerland, i.e., Hotel booking details

10. Travel itinerary 

11. A letter from your tour organizer(If you are traveling with a travel agency)

12. A Letter from employer(If you are an employer)

13. A Letter of invitation from your presenter( if you are visiting family or friends in Switzerland)

Is Switzerland expensive to visit?

It is rated as one of the most expensive countries to visit. It will cost you around USD 202 a day during your visit.

Top 6 Places to Visit in Switzerland

The following are the top-rated Places to Visit in Switzerland

1. The Matterhorn

2. Château de Chillon

3. Jungfraujoch

4. Schweizerischer Nationalpark

5. Lake Geneva

6. Lugano