Switzerland
India
India visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassybern.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Switzerland
India has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
Indian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Switzerland to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in India
Swiss citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
China admits Swiss citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in India?
Swiss citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Switzerland?
The Indian embassy in Switzerland is in Bern.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.