Indian passport · Switzerland
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Switzerland?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, arranged before travel.
Switzerland visa fee for Indians: The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12; children under 6 pay nothing. EUR 90 ≈ INR 9,440, EUR 45 ≈ INR 4,720 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, checked , read from an archived copy of 15 Apr 2026.
Switzerland visa processing time for Indians: Processing takes 7-10 calendar days after submission at a VFS centre in India; apply early, but no earlier than 6 months before the trip. Source: Embassy of Switzerland in India, checked , read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026.
LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES
European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)
Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated by the official source |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12; children under 6 pay nothing.4 |
| Official processing | Processing takes 7-10 calendar days after submission at a VFS centre in India; apply early, but no earlier than 6 months before the trip.3From the UAE, processing takes 15 calendar days; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure.5 |
| Where to apply | Apply through VFS Global: applications lodged at VFS centres in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune all go to the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, which processes every Swiss visa application made in India.2 |
Do Indians need a visa for Switzerland?
The European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.
“LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES”
Conditions and exceptions
To apply with the Swiss representation in India you should have been legally residing and working in India for at least the last six months.
The applicant should be legally residing and working in India, at least from last six months, to be eligible to apply with the Swiss Representation in India.
Embassy of Switzerland in India · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 May 2026
How to apply from India
Apply through VFS Global: applications lodged at VFS centres in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune all go to the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, which processes every Swiss visa application made in India.
Embassy of Switzerland in India · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 May 2026
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
Indians living in the UAE apply at VFS Global in Abu Dhabi or Dubai; the Embassy of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi processes the applications of UAE residents whose main destination is Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
Fee
The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12; children under 6 pay nothing.
Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan · checked · read from an archived copy of 15 Apr 2026
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Processing takes 7-10 calendar days after submission at a VFS centre in India; apply early, but no earlier than 6 months before the trip.
Embassy of Switzerland in India · checked · read from an archived copy of 12 Jul 2026From the UAE, processing takes 15 calendar days; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure.
Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Switzerland.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational since 10 April 2026: non-EU short-stay travellers are registered at each crossing of the external borders instead of having their passports stamped. Embassy of Switzerland in India · checked · read from an archived copy of 11 May 2026
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Switzerland visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa before they travel.
How much does a Switzerland visa cost in India?
The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12; children under 6 pay nothing.
Can I get a Switzerland visa in 7 days?
Processing takes 7-10 calendar days after submission at a VFS centre in India; apply early, but no earlier than 6 months before the trip. From the UAE, processing takes 15 calendar days; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025): entry rule
- Embassy of Switzerland in India (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA): how to apply, entry conditions and changes
- Embassy of Switzerland in India (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA): processing time
- Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan (FDFA): documents and fees
- Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA): applying from the UAE, processing time and documents