Guinea-Bissau passport → Switzerland

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa required in advance

Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: sem.admin.ch

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an 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

Guinea-BissauVisa 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 Guinea-Bissauan passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Guinea-Bissauan citizens stay in Switzerland?

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

Can Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Guinea-Bissauan citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #78 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.