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Turkey visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bern-be.mfa.gov.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Turkish citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Switzerland to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Turkey
Swiss citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Turkey?
Swiss citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
Yes, Swiss citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.