Switzerland — Schengen Area Member
Switzerland is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Switzerland is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you need ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can reach Switzerland without border checks.
- Capital
- Bern
- Currency
- CHF
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- false
- Passport Rank
- #13
Schengen Membership
Switzerland is a full member of the Schengen Area, which permits passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you arrive in any Schengen country, you can visit Switzerland without additional border checks. Practical Info 1 EUR ≈ 0.91 CHF The Switzerland passport ranks #13 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156
- Capital
- Bern
- Currency
- CHF
- Population
- 9000000
- Exchange Rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 0.91 CHF
Check current rates before traveling
Switzerland in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Enter freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Submit your application at embassy of your main destination.