Papua New Guinea
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- 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 Papua New Guinean citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Papua New Guinea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra2,880 km
Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Papua New Guinea from its embassy in Canberra, Australia (2,880 km from Port Moresby). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Papua New Guinea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
SwitzerlandPapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinean citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Papua New Guinea?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Papua New Guinea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for Papua New Guinea.
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 Papua New Guinea?
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean 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.