Finland passport → Switzerland
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Visa-free entry
Finnish passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa.
Official entry rules: sem.admin.ch
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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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
CH47.0°N · 8.0°EPhoto: Alagna · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSwitzerland for other passports
- FinlandVisa-free
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 Finnish passport holders
AustriaVisa-free
BelgiumVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
GermanyVisa-free
LiechtensteinVisa-free
LuxembourgVisa-free
MonacoVisa-free
NetherlandsVisa-free
Common questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Finnish passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in Switzerland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Finnish citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Finnish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Finland passport ranks #5 of 93 (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.