Switzerland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Switzerland
British citizens travelling to Switzerland
United KingdomSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Swiss citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Ireland admits Swiss citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Swiss citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Swiss citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.