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Switzerland Schengen short-stay visa (C)

9 facts quoted from the official source

Short visit to Switzerland and the Schengen area by a visa-required third-country national.

Savings required
CHF 100
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesA self-funded visitor must normally show at least CHF 100 per day.checked 2026-07-27
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant is a national of a state outside the EU/EFTA framework.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementSchengen medical insurance must cover at least EUR 30,000 for the full stay.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA recognised travel document issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after intended Schengen departure is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Rolling Period DaysA short stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • Work rightsA short-visit visa does not itself authorise employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current Schengen fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA short stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the C to Switzerland?
The official source states: Short visit to Switzerland and the Schengen area by a visa-required third-country national.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A self-funded visitor must normally show at least CHF 100 per day. The lowest published threshold is CHF 100 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Schengen medical insurance must cover at least EUR 30,000 for the full stay.

Every answer is quoted from the official sem.admin.ch page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sem.admin.chLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Switzerland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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1 other short stay & visit route to Switzerland.

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