São Tomé and Príncipe
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Switzerland has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe. Consulates: São Tomé.
Swiss citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
SwitzerlandSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe 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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Switzerland
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
In São Tomé and Príncipe, applications go to Switzerland’s consulate in São Tomé, 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.