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Switzerland Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Switzerland.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026⚠️ The official ETIAS site says it is the only EU website that takes ETIAS applications directly and warns that intermediary sites collect your data and charge extra; ETIAS is not yet accepting applications, so any site selling one now is not official. Use only the official links below.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), for nationalities that need a visa
- Fee
- EUR 90 for adults; EUR 45 for children aged 6 to under 12; free under 6. Some nationalities pay reduced rates under EU agreements (for example EUR 35; EUR 67.50 for Cabo Verde). External service-provider charges are extra.
- Processing
- Generally decided within 15 days of a complete application; can take longer in exceptional cases. Many Swiss missions use an external provider, which charges its own service fee.
At the border
- Passport (or travel document) must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
- Visa-free and visa holders alike may stay no more than 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together.
- Entry/Exit System: on your first crossing since EES started, border officers record your passport data, a facial image and fingerprints; passports are no longer stamped since 10 April 2026.
- Visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with at least EUR 30,000 cover, including emergency care and repatriation.
- Visitors paying their own way must be able to show at least CHF 100 per day of stay (cash, cards, traveller's cheques or a guarantee).
- Switzerland is not in the EU but applies Schengen rules, EES and (once launched) ETIAS.
Recent changes
- October 2025: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout at external borders on 12 October 2025.
- April 2026: EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and replaced manual passport stamping for short-stay non-EU visitors.
- July 2025: the European Commission set the future ETIAS fee at EUR 20 instead of EUR 7; ETIAS itself has not launched.
Official source: State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) - entry and visa · Not yet confirmed officially: Swiss official warning about look-alike visa sites
What Vietnam passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Vietnam is one of 105 passports in the “visa required” group for Switzerland. See the full Switzerland visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Europe for Vietnam passport holders
Switzerland is one of 100 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Vietnam passport, which ranks #77 worldwide with a mobility score of 52. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 0 need no visa arranged in advance.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Visa required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?
No. Vietnam passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Do Switzerland citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Switzerland visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Switzerland before you book.