Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland

Services and visa

All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre in Bangkok/Thailand.

Consular services
Visa and entry to Switzerland

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Who can enter Switzerland starting 15.06.2020?

Swiss citizens, EU/EFTA and UK nationals
Spouses and descendants (of the said national or spouse) under the age of 21 of Swiss citizens, EU/EFTA and UK nationals, irrespective of their nationality (*) “Who can enter Switzerland from non-Schengen states?”;
Holders of a Swiss resident permit L / B / C / Ci;
Holders of a national visa type D issued by Switzerland;
as well as persons fulfilling one of the requirements mentioned by the State Secretariat for Migration SEM under the topic Who is still allowed to enter Switzerland?

(*) You must be able to prove that you meet the abovementioned requirement. Suitable documentary proof must be produced at the border.

Please note that the airlines themselves decide on the conditions on which they carry passengers. Please ask the airline concerned about the conditions that they apply.

Further information are available in the FAQ.

Various regulations apply for entering Switzerland. A basic distinction is made between citizens of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and those of other countries. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is the responsible authority in Switzerland.

SEM

Since Switzerland’s adherence to the Schengen and Dublin agreements came into force (12 December 2008), Swiss representations abroad are able to issue certain categories of visa, depending on the length of stay and purpose of the journey in Switzerland. Please select one of the following options.