Eritrea
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Swiss missions in Eritrea
Switzerland has 1 mission in Eritrea. Consulates: Asmara.
Swiss citizens travelling to Eritrea
SwitzerlandEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Eritrean 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
In Eritrea, applications go to Switzerland’s consulate in Asmara, 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 Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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 Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.