Syria
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian 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 Syria
- Embassy of Switzerland in Damascus
(temporarily closed), Damascus / Syria, from 01.01.2026:, Swiss Cooperation Office Syria, AlHasan Avenue, Shakib Arslan Street Abu Rummaneh
Switzerland has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Swiss citizens travelling to Syria
SwitzerlandSyria e-Visa Syria 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.
For a trip from Syria to Switzerland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Damascus, 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 Syrian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Syria
Swiss citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Syria?
The Swiss embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
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 Syria?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.