Maldives
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo767 km
R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) 63, Colombo
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers the Maldives from its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka (767 km from Malé). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Swiss citizens travelling to the Maldives
SwitzerlandMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to the Maldives
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in the Maldives?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in the Maldives. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Maldives.
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 the Maldives?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.