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Switzerland visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Where citizens of Vanuatu apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Vanuatu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra2,722 km
Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra
Switzerland looks after Vanuatu from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Canberra, Australia (2,722 km from Port Vila) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Vanuatu is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Swiss citizens travelling to Vanuatu
SwitzerlandVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu 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.
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Switzerland
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Vanuatu. Citizens of Vanuatu apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Vanuatu from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets citizens of Vanuatu travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require citizens of Vanuatu to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Swiss citizens can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Vanuatu?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Vanuatu. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for Vanuatu.
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 Vanuatu?
Swiss citizens can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.