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Switzerland visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
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.
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.
Swiss missions in India
- Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi
Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai
Jamnalal Bajaj Road 222, 400 021 Mumbai
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Bengaluru
Rest House Crescent Road 26, 560001 Bangalore
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Chennai
No 7, Sriman Srinivasa Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Kolkata
c/o Titagarh Wagons Ltd., 756 Anandpur, Kolkata 700 107
All missions of Switzerland in India
Switzerland has 5 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Mumbai and Bengaluru. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Chennai and Kolkata.
Switzerland: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189,646 | 166,919 | 22,630 | 11.9% | 98.5% |
| 2024 | 217,373 | 191,162 | 26,126 | 12.0% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 226,044 | 195,369 | 30,630 | 13.6% | 80.6% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in India (New Delhi) received 226,044 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 195,369. 13.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 12.0%: the rate rose by 1.5 points. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (217,373).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the most applied-for Schengen state in India.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in India, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swiss citizens travelling to India
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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.
For a trip from India 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).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Indian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Swiss embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Mumbai and Bengaluru, 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 Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to India
India requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swiss embassy in India?
The Swiss embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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 India?
India requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Indian 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.