Switzerland visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Switzerland for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 15 days.
Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Switzerland for tourism.
Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.
Fees and timing
| Visa fee | EUR 90 |
|---|---|
| Processing time | 15 days |
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At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Border-crossing procedure at the border for travellers entering/exiting the Schengen Area; biometric data are collected/checked as part of border checks.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Why we say this
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I
Verified on July 14, 2026 (41 days ago).
How applying works
Gather your documents
9 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.
Review your application
Complete the official application form
Pay the EUR 90 visa fee
Paid to the consulate.
Book your biometrics appointment
A slot at the visa centre to give fingerprints and hand in your file.
Then the consulate decides
Typically 15 calendar days.
Requirements last updated August 2026.