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Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

🇬🇧 United Kingdom do not need a visa to visit 🇨🇭 Switzerland。

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Max stay

90 days in any 180-day period

Pre-travel authorisation

None

Entry basis

visa free

Good to know: Schengen area: max 90 days in any 180-day period.

What to prepare

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Accommodation details for the first night
  • Evidence of sufficient funds

Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

🇬🇧 United Kingdom do not need a visa to visit 🇨🇭 Switzerland。

How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in Switzerland?

90 days in any 180-day period Schengen area: max 90 days in any 180-day period.

What documents should United Kingdom citizens prepare on arrival in Switzerland?

Standard entry documents: a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds.

More destinations for a United Kingdom passport

Other passports visiting Switzerland

Always confirm with official sources before you travel.

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