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Switzerland Visa Requirements
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Switzerland Student Residence Permit (duration of studies)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: SEM ↗Compare with another visa →Visitor
Switzerland Schengen Type C Tourist Visa (up to 90 days)
🇪🇺 Schengen visa — valid across all 29 member states
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: SEM ↗Compare with another visa →Work
Switzerland B Work Permit — Annual Residence (1 year, renewable)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Switzerland Entrepreneur / Self-Employed B Permit (1 year, renewable)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: SEM ↗Compare with another visa →Work
Switzerland L Short-Stay Work Permit (up to 1 year, fixed-term)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
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Schengen Area Visa
A Schengen C visa issued here is also valid for travel to all 29 member states.