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Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- 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 Sri Lanka
- Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo
R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) 63, Colombo
Switzerland has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Sri Lanka
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,285 | 3,980 | 2,194 | 34.9% | 38.0% |
| 2024 | 6,617 | 4,220 | 2,255 | 34.1% | 33.5% |
| 2025 | 6,908 | 4,653 | 2,130 | 30.8% | 26.6% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Sri Lanka (Colombo) received 6,908 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,653. 30.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 34.1%: the rate fell by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (6,617).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Sri Lanka that year, from 13.6% at the consulates of Germany to 38.5% at those of Italy. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
SwitzerlandSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Colombo, 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Swiss embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.