Do Syria passport holders need a visa for Switzerland?
Visa required (apply before travel)
Yes — Syria passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, arranged before travel.
Entry requirements for Switzerland
| Where to apply | Official visa information — official government portal. Avoid third-party visa sites. |
|---|---|
| Passport validity | 3 months months beyond departure — Travel document must be valid at least 3 months after the planned departure from Switzerland/Schengen area and have been issued within the last 10 years (applies regardless of visa requirement). |
| Onward ticket | Often checked — No explicit onward-ticket rule; under Schengen Borders Code Art. 6(1)(c) travellers must justify the purpose of stay and hold sufficient means of subsistence both for the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country, and border guards may request supporting documents (Annex I) to verify this - proof of the return journey (e.g. a return/onward ticket) may be requested. |
| Exemption | Holders of Third-state nationals holding a valid residence permit or a valid type D visa issued by a Schengen member state: visa free, up to 90 days — Must also hold a recognized and valid travel document; short stays limited to 90 days in any 180-day period; C or D visas of other Schengen states are valid for Switzerland during their validity. |
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