Bhutan
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- 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
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.
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi1,228 km
Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Bhutan from its embassy in New Delhi, India (1,228 km from Thimphu). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Bhutan
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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.
Bhutanese 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 Bhutanese citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Bhutan 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 Bhutanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Bhutan
Swiss citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Bhutan?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Bhutan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Bhutan.
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 Bhutan?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Bhutanese 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.