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Switzerland visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- 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 Russia
- Embassy of Switzerland in Moscow
Per. Ogorodnaya Sloboda 2/5, 101000 Moscow
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Saint Petersburg
Tchernyshevskogo Pr. 17, 191123 St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
Today · Closed - Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Novosibirsk
Krylova 36, office 611, 630005 Novosibirsk
All missions of Switzerland in Russia
Switzerland has 3 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Novosibirsk.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,980 | 8,260 | 582 | 5.8% | 80.8% |
| 2024 | 10,224 | 8,499 | 477 | 4.7% | 78.1% |
| 2025 | 11,378 | 9,065 | 1,033 | 9.1% | 63.5% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow) received 11,378 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,065. 9.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 4.7%: the rate rose by 4.4 points. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (10,224).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Russia that year, from 0.9% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 19.8% at those of Malta. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 9th most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
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 Russia, 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 Russia
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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.
Russian citizens planning a trip to Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Russian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Saint Petersburg, 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 Russian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Russia?
The Swiss embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Saint Petersburg.
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 Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Russian 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.