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Switzerland visa for Argentine citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Switzerland: visa decisions in Argentina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 20.6% | 44.4% |
| 2024 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 15.8% | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 50 | 6 | 10.7% | 60.0% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Argentina (Buenos Aires) received 56 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 50. 10.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 15.8%: the rate fell by 5.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 47% compared with 2024 (38).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.1% of the applications lodged in Argentina that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Argentina.
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 Argentina, 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 Argentina
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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.
For a trip from Argentina to Switzerland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Argentine citizens can stay in Switzerland
Argentine citizens may stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days. Days in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Argentine citizens in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Argentine citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit Argentine citizens visa-free.
Swiss citizens travelling to Argentina
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Argentina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Argentina and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Argentine citizens stay in Switzerland?
Argentine citizens can stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Argentina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Argentine citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
Yes, Argentine citizens can enter Switzerland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.