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Switzerland visa for Belarusian citizens

Visa required

Belarusian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
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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

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 Belarus

Switzerland has 1 mission in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk.

Swiss citizens travelling to Belarus

SwitzerlandBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus 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.

For a trip from Belarus 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Belarusian citizens can stay in Switzerland

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

How Belarusian citizens apply

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

Switzerland’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens

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

Swiss citizens travelling to Belarus

Swiss citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Belarusian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Where is the Swiss embassy in Belarus?

The Swiss embassy in Belarus is in Minsk.

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 Belarus?

Swiss citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Belarusian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?

No; Belarusian 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.