Switzerland visa-free entry for citizens of Ukraine: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa for a short stay in Switzerland (up to 90 days per 180-day period).
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ETIAS: once the system is running, which the EU expects in the last quarter of 2026, citizens of Ukraine will need to apply online for a travel authorisation (€20) before departure. Nothing to do yet: applications are not open, so beware of websites already selling it. Our ETIAS guide · Official EU website
Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Travellers from Ukraine do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Switzerland, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of Ukraine stay in Switzerland?
90 days per 180-day period
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Switzerland
Documents required for a visa for Switzerland:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Biometric data (fingerprints)
Other visa types for Switzerland
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Self-employed visa
- B Permit (residence) - skilled worker
- L Permit (short-stay work)
- G Permit (cross-border worker)
- Student permit (type B)
- Researcher visa
4 more visa types
- Family reunification permit
- Young Professionals (trainees)
- Au pair visa
- Medical treatment visa
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- Make sure your biometric passport is valid for at least 3 months after the planned exit date.
- If you wish to stay longer than 90 days, start the residence permit application process before your visa-free stay expires.
- Status S holders should avoid staying abroad for more than 2 months to prevent losing their temporary protection.
- Regularly check with Swiss authorities or the embassy for updates on entry and stay conditions.
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