Switzerland•EuropeAirport Transit Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
60 CHF
Stay Duration
1 to 2 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa required for certain nationalities to transit through Swiss airports. Only valid in the international transit area; does not permit entry into Switzerland proper.
The airport transit visa is required for citizens of certain countries who transit through Swiss airports. It allows a short stay in the international transit area only and does not grant access to Switzerland proper. The visa is valid only for the duration of the airport connection.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
Valid at time of travel months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, CU, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, LB, NG, PK, SO, LK, SY, TR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport valid for entire journey
Passport photo
Biometric photo
Transit flight itinerary
Proof of onward flight within 24 hours
Visa for final destination
If required by destination country
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Advantages
- Quick processing
- Allows essential airport transit
- Available at many airports
Considerations
- Only valid in transit area
- No Swiss territory access
- Single use only
- Required for select nationalities only
Application Process
Determine requirement
Check if your nationality requires airport transit visa
Prepare application
Complete application form and gather documents
Submit application
Apply at Swiss representation or print online application
Personal interview
Attend interview and provide fingerprints
Pay fee
Pay CHF 60 non-refundable visa fee
Collect visa
Receive visa in passport
Application Forms
Airport Transit Visa Application
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