Short stays and the 90/180-day rule in Switzerland (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: UK visitors do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A travel document must be valid three months after departure and issued within ten years.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum length of a short stayShort visit as a tourist or visitorUp to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. The days of entry and exit both count. [1]
Visa or travel authorisation for entryShort visit as a tourist or visitorvalue.visa-free [2]
Passport or travel document requirementShort visit as a tourist or visitorA travel document valid for at least three months after the planned departure from the Schengen area and issued within the previous ten years. [1]
Entry/Exit System recordingShort visit as a tourist or visitorThe Entry/Exit System (EES) has been introduced gradually across the Schengen area since 12 October 2025. [1]

Notes

  • The exemption is listed for United Kingdom citizens in the SEM list of 3 April 2026. The SEM says ETIAS applications cannot yet be made and travellers need take no steps for now.

Sources

  1. Staatssekretariat für Migration SEM: FAQ – Einreise (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Staatssekretariat für Migration SEM: Übersicht der Ausweis- und Visumvorschriften nach Staatsangehörigkeit (Anhang CH-1, Liste 1), Version vom 3. April 2026 (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.