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Switzerland visa for Armenian citizens

Visa required

Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Apply on SEM – online visa application form

All visa types for Switzerland

For the tourist visa, Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 Armenia

Switzerland has 1 mission in Armenia, with its embassy in Yerevan.

Swiss citizens travelling to Armenia

SwitzerlandArmenia Visa-free, 180 days Armenia 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 Armenia 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 Armenian citizens can stay in Switzerland

How long Armenian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Armenian citizens apply

In Armenia, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Yerevan, 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 Armenian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Switzerland’s neighbours for Armenian citizens

Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Armenian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swiss citizens travelling to Armenia

Swiss citizens can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Where is the Swiss embassy in Armenia?

The Swiss embassy in Armenia is in Yerevan.

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 Armenia?

Swiss citizens can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days.

Can Armenian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?

No; Armenian 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.