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Switzerland visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
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.
Swiss missions in Qatar
- Embassy of Switzerland in Doha
Wadi al Humra Street 807, Doha
Switzerland has 1 mission in Qatar, with its embassy in Doha.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Qatar
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,547 | 10,664 | 772 | 6.7% | 91.4% |
| 2024 | 13,269 | 12,154 | 1,017 | 7.7% | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 12,549 | 11,466 | 908 | 7.2% | 99.8% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Qatar (Doha) received 12,549 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,466. The refusal rate was 7.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (7.7%). Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (13,269).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.1% of the applications lodged in Qatar that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Qatar.
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 Qatar, 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 Qatar
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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 Qatar 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 Qatari citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Qatari citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Qatari citizens apply
In Qatar, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Doha, 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 Qatari citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Qatar
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Qatar?
The Swiss embassy in Qatar is in Doha.
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 Qatar?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Qatar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Qatari 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.