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Switzerland visa for Taiwanese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Taiwanese citizens for Switzerland, 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Switzerland: visa decisions in Taiwan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 112 | 3 | 2.6% | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 177 | 175 | 2 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| 2025 | 164 | 160 | 4 | 2.4% | 23.8% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Taiwan (Taipei) received 164 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 160. 2.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.1%. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (177).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.5% of the applications lodged in Taiwan that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Taiwan.
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 Taiwan, 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 Taiwan
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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.
Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese citizens can stay in Switzerland
Taiwanese citizens may stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days. Days in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Taiwanese citizens in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Taiwanese citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit Taiwanese citizens visa-free.
Swiss citizens travelling to Taiwan
Taiwan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Taiwan and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No visa is needed by Taiwanese citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Taiwanese citizens stay in Switzerland?
Taiwanese citizens can stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Taiwan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Taiwanese citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
Yes, Taiwanese citizens can enter Switzerland 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.