Kyrgyzstan
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Kyrgyz citizens
Entry requirement
Kyrgyz 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 Kyrgyzstan
- Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek
улица Erkindik blvrd. 21, 720040 Bishkek
Switzerland has 1 mission in Kyrgyzstan, with its embassy in Bishkek.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Kyrgyzstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,278 | 2,560 | 1,694 | 39.6% | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 3,574 | 2,563 | 992 | 27.8% | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 3,317 | 2,406 | 863 | 26.0% | 17.2% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) received 3,317 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,406. The refusal rate was 26.0%. The refusal rate fell by 1.7 points from 27.8% in 2024. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (3,574).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.0% of the applications lodged in Kyrgyzstan that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Kyrgyzstan.
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 Kyrgyzstan, 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 Kyrgyzstan
SwitzerlandKyrgyzstan Visa-free, 60 days Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kyrgyz citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Kyrgyz citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kyrgyz citizens apply
In Kyrgyzstan, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Bishkek, 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 Kyrgyz citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Kyrgyz citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Kyrgyz citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Kyrgyzstan?
The Swiss embassy in Kyrgyzstan is in Bishkek.
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 Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kyrgyz citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Kyrgyz 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.