India passport to Switzerland
Visa required for India passport holders.
IndiaSwitzerlandShort stayVisa required
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance to enter Switzerland, usually through an embassy, consulate or accredited visa centre.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Switzerland — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Switzerland's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the visa you are issued
- Switzerland passports in India
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply through Switzerland's embassy, a consulate or an accredited visa centre — usually the one covering the country where you live — and allow weeks rather than days.
Long stay
Staying in Switzerland longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Family
Your passport
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What changes
India and Switzerland side by side
| India | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Bern |
| Languages | Hindi, English | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Swiss Franc |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $114,769 |
| Population | 1.46B | 9.1M |
GDP and population: World Bank.