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Switzerland visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- 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
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.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,017 km
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Somalia from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,017 km from Mogadishu). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Somalia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Somalia
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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.
Before travelling from Somalia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Somali citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Somalia 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 Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Somalia
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Somalia?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
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 Somalia?
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Can Somali citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Somali 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.