🇨🇭 Switzerland passport visa requirements
Where can Switzerland passport holders travel in 2026? This page lists the visa requirement for every country — 115 visa-free, 33 visa on arrival, 30 eVisa and 16 requiring a visa in advance. Select any destination for full details: visa type, permitted stay, fees, required documents and the official application link.
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Longest visa-free stays
Where a Switzerland passport buys the most time without a visa. Open a destination for how its limit is counted — the Schengen countries share one 90-day allowance between them.
Before you travel
Visa-free destinations (115)
Countries Switzerland passport holders can enter with no visa — just a valid passport.
Visa on arrival (33)
Countries where Switzerland travellers get a visa at the border, no embassy visit needed.
eVisa / online authorisation (30)
Countries that require Switzerland citizens to apply online before travel (eVisa or ETA).
Visa required in advance (16)
Countries where Switzerland passport holders must obtain a visa before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Switzerland passport holders visit visa-free?
Switzerland passport holders can enter 115 countries and territories visa-free, and a further 33 offer a visa on arrival — 148 destinations in total with no advance visa needed. Including eVisa/ETA destinations, 178 countries are reachable without visiting an embassy.
Which countries can Switzerland citizens visit without a visa?
Visa-free destinations for Switzerland citizens include Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, and more — see the full list above.
How many countries require a visa for Switzerland passport holders?
16 countries require Switzerland passport holders to obtain a visa before travelling. The full list is above, each linking to the requirements, costs and official application link.
Is this Switzerland visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com provides general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources. Visa rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority or embassy before you book or travel.