Switzerland visa guide
Currency: CHF · Major cities: Zurich, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Zermatt, Bern, Basel, Lausanne, St. Moritz
Verified details· checked 2026-09-07
Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area — one Schengen visa covers all member states.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15–45 calendar days at a consulate or visa centre — apply up to 6 months ahead
- Fee
- €90 adult, €45 for children aged 6–12, plus service charge
Good to know
- Short stays are capped at 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
- Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in medical costs is mandatory.
- Apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of your first entry point when stays are equal.
By passport
- 🇺🇸 United States passport — Visa free, up to 90 days
Check your exact passport
Signed-in travellers can check the rule for their own passport and save visas with expiry reminders.
Open the visa checker →Main airports
- GVA · Geneva International Airport, Geneva
- ZRH · Zürich Airport, Zurich
- LUG · Lugano Airport, Agno
- BRN · Bern Airport, Bern
- ACH · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, St. Gallen
Destination guides
Rules change. Always confirm with official government sources before booking.