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Switzerland visa for Venezuelan citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Switzerland: visa decisions in Venezuela
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Venezuela (Caracas) received 6 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6. The number of applications was almost unchanged (6 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.2% of the applications lodged in Venezuela that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Venezuela.
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 Venezuela, 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 Venezuela
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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.
Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan citizens can stay in Switzerland
Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit Venezuelan citizens visa-free.
Swiss citizens travelling to Venezuela
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Venezuela and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Venezuelan citizens stay in Switzerland?
Venezuelan 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 Venezuela?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Venezuelan citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
Yes, Venezuelan citizens can enter Switzerland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.