Eritrea passport → Switzerland

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa required in advance

Eritrean 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

CH47.0°N · 8.0°EPhoto: Alagna · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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

Switzerland for other passports

EritreaVisa 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 Eritrean passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

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

How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Switzerland?

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

Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 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.