Do citizens of United Kingdom need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa-free· 90 days

No. United Kingdom passport holders can enter Switzerland without a visa. The stay is limited to 90 days.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: 90 days
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: United Kingdom → Switzerland

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Switzerland missions in United Kingdom

EmbassyLondon

Embassy of Switzerland, London

Data completeness90%

Address

16/18 Montagu Place, London, W1H 2BQ

Phone

+44 20 7616 6000

Website

eda.admin.ch

Opening hours

Not yet verified

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 16,123
Visas issued: 14,362
Refused: 1,709
Refusal rate: 10.6%

Multiple-entry share: 90%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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See all: Switzerland missions in United Kingdom (2)

United Kingdom missions in Switzerland

Embassy of the United Kingdom, BernEmbassy · Bern · +41-31-359-77-00See all

United Kingdom embassy & consulates in Switzerland

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