Stays up to 90 days in Switzerland

Students coming from a member country of the ALCP

These students are allowed to enter Switzerland and stay in the country due to the agreement of free movement of persons. So you have the possibility to enter Switzerland just with your valid passport or identity card.

To enter Switzerland:
  • Passport or identity card
  • No visa required

Permit of residence in Switzerland:
No permit required

Announce of arrival in Switzerland:
Not necessary

Announce of departure from Switzerland:
Not necessary

Students coming from a country NOT member of the ALCP

Students coming from a country NOT member of the ALCP To enter Switzerland:

- Tourist visa required for some nationalities (Overview of ID and Visa provisions for entry into Switzerland)

Permit of residence in Switzerland:
No permit required

Announce of arrival in Switzerland:
Not necessary

Announce of departure from Switzerland:
Not necessary

Useful links

Swiss Representations abroad
Find the closest Swiss consulate or embassy in your country

What do you need for you Swiss visa
Overview of ID and Visa provisions for entry into Switzerland

Visa application forms
Download your visa application form in different languages with guiderules