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Switzerland visa for Chadian citizens

Visa required

Switzerland requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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.

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.

Where Chadian citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland

Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Chad on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Chad from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria (892 km from N'Djamena). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Chad; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Swiss citizens travelling to Chad

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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 Chad 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 Chadian citizens can stay in Switzerland

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

How Chadian citizens apply

Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Chad. Chadian citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Chad 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 Chadian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Switzerland’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

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

Swiss citizens travelling to Chad

Swiss citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Switzerland requires Chadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Chad?

No. Switzerland has no embassy in Chad. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria for Chad.

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 Chad?

Swiss citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Chadian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?

No; Chadian citizens need a visa for Switzerland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.