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Switzerland visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin
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.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Processing time: At least 8–12 weeks, because the cantonal migration office must approve.
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul
Büyükdere Caddesi 173, 34394 İstanbul
Today 08:30–12:00, 13:00–16:00 - Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Mersin
Atako International Transport, Shipping and Trading Co. Ltd., Hanri Atat Sok. No: 8, Güven Ishani, Kat: 3, 33070 Mersin
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Manavgat
The Sense Deluxe Hotel, 07330 Manavgat
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Izmir
Celal Umur Caddesi 8, 35860 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Gaziantep
Ordu Caddesi 70, 27070 Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Antalya
İsviçre Konsolosluğu, The Sense Deluxe Hotel, 07330 Manavgat – Antalya
All missions of Switzerland in Turkey
Switzerland has 7 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mersin, Manavgat, Izmir, Gaziantep and Antalya.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,127 | 15,047 | 3,663 | 19.2% | 72.2% |
| 2024 | 23,034 | 20,406 | 2,539 | 11.0% | 71.4% |
| 2025 | 23,072 | 20,792 | 2,258 | 9.8% | 77.8% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul) received 23,072 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 20,792. The refusal rate was 9.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (11.0%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (23,034 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
SwitzerlandTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Turkish 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).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Turkey?
The Swiss embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
Turkey admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland obtained in advance.
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.