Equatorial Guinea passport → Switzerland

Do Equatorial Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa required in advance

Equatorial Guinean passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Switzerland at a glance

Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Languages: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code: +41
Region: Western Europe

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Gornergratbahn and Matterhorn (4478 metres), above Zermatt

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Alpine peaks, lakes and trains that run on timeJungfraujoch · Matterhorn · Lake Lucerne and Mount Titlis

Switzerland for other passports

Equatorial GuineaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Europe for Equatorial Guinean passport holders

AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required

Common questions

Do Equatorial Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Equatorial Guinean passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Equatorial Guinean citizens stay in Switzerland?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Equatorial Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Equatorial Guinean citizens visit without a visa?

52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Equatorial Guinea passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.