Transit visa rules
Travellers resident in the UK should be in possession of a ‘share code’ when passing through a Swiss airport.
If you hold a valid UK visa, this does not exempt you from visa requirements for transit through Switzerland.
Do I need an airport transit visa?
| My nationality | Obligation to hold a visa (yes/no) |
|---|---|
| Great Britain (UK) | No |
Other nationalities
For other nationalities, please refer to the list on the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
SEM – Visa Instructions – Annex 1, list 2 – Special Provisions regardless of nationality
If you are obliged to hold an airport transit visa, please apply for it and refer to the information on the webpage:
Where to apply for an airport transit visa?
If you are not obliged to hold an airport transit visa, you are allowed to transit through Switzerland and stay in the airport international transit area without any visa.
