Zambia
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Zambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Harare
9 Lanark Road, Belgravia, Harare
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Zambia from its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Swiss citizens travelling to Zambia
SwitzerlandZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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.
Before travelling from Zambia to Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Zambia 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 Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Zambia
Swiss citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Zambia?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Zambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe for Zambia.
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 Zambia?
Swiss citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.