Algeria
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in Algeria
- Embassy of Switzerland in Algiers
شارع النقيب سليمان حسين 9-11, 16070 المرادية
Switzerland has 1 mission in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Algeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,864 | 2,342 | 1,494 | 38.7% | 85.1% |
| 2024 | 4,076 | 2,647 | 1,361 | 33.4% | 72.3% |
| 2025 | 4,763 | 3,282 | 1,462 | 30.7% | 46.4% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Algeria (Annaba) received 4,763 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,282. The refusal rate was 30.7%. The refusal rate fell by 2.7 points from 33.4% in 2024. Applications rose by 17% compared with 2024 (4,076).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 31.3% of the applications lodged in Algeria that year, from 27.5% at the consulates of Finland to 81.9% at those of Malta. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Algeria.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Algeria, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swiss citizens travelling to Algeria
SwitzerlandAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Algeria to Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Algerian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Algerian citizens apply
In Algeria, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Algiers, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Algerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Algeria
Swiss citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Algeria?
The Swiss embassy in Algeria is in Algiers.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Can Algerian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Algerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.