Namibia
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 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
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.
Where Namibian citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Namibia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Pretoria1,186 km
Veale Street 225, 0181 Pretoria
Switzerland looks after Namibia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (1,186 km from Windhoek) as the responsible post. Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Namibia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Namibia
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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 Namibia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Namibian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Namibian citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Namibia. Namibian citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Namibia 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 Namibian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Namibia
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Namibia?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Namibia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Namibia.
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 Namibia?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Namibian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Namibian citizens need a visa for Switzerland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.