Nepal
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- 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 Nepal
Switzerland has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Nepal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,820 | 1,770 | 1,050 | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 2,664 | 1,636 | 1,025 | 38.5% | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 2,581 | 1,756 | 806 | 31.2% | 9.8% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Nepal (Kathmandu) received 2,581 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,756. The refusal rate was 31.2%. The refusal rate fell by 7.2 points from 38.5% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 3% compared with 2024 (2,664).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.5% of the applications lodged in Nepal that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Nepal.
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 Nepal, 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 Nepal
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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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Kathmandu, 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 Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Nepal
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Nepal?
The Swiss embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
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 Nepal?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.