Bahamas
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland admits Bahamian 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Swiss citizens travelling to the Bahamas
SwitzerlandBahamas Visa-free, 240 days Bahamas 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.
Bahamian citizens planning a trip to Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Switzerland
Bahamian 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 Bahamian 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 Bahamian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit Bahamian citizens visa-free.
Swiss citizens travelling to the Bahamas
Swiss citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Bahamas and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Bahamian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Switzerland?
Bahamian 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 the Bahamas?
Swiss citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days.
Can Bahamian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
Yes, Bahamian citizens can enter Switzerland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.