Iraq
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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 Iraq
- Embassy of Switzerland in Baghdad
c/o Babylon Rotana Hotel, Location 915, Road 24, Al Abassi Street, Al Jadria, Baghdad
Switzerland has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Swiss citizens travelling to Iraq
SwitzerlandIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
Before travelling from Iraq 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Baghdad, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Iraq?
The Swiss embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.