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Switzerland visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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
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.
Where Bahraini citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Switzerland looks after Bahrain from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (437 km from Manama) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Bahrain is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Swiss citizens travelling to Bahrain
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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.
Before travelling from Bahrain 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahraini citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Bahrain from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Bahrain
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Bahrain?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Bahrain. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates for Bahrain.
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 Bahrain?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Bahraini citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Bahraini 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.