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[4.7 / 5 73 Google Reviews ](https://share.google/6A4QPZwGLECwleNff)UAE Licensed Tourism authority 19+ Years Of experience 24/7 Support Real people VISA FOR CURRENT NATIONALITY FOREIGN / CH Former Swiss citizens enter Switzerland on the entry permission that applies to the passport they now hold. Passport used Current foreign passport Passport validity 6 months minimum Channel Visa for current nationality ## What applies to you Choose one route - 01 Switzerland visa for your current nationality Apply as a national of the country whose passport you hold today — that is the rule border officers apply. - 02 Surrendered passport / renunciation proof Keep evidence that your Swiss passport was surrendered or cancelled; it is commonly requested at check-in and on arrival. [Check Switzerland visa requirements by nationality](/visa-requirements/ch) Summary Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland. If you have since taken another nationality, you travel on your new passport and the entry rules for that nationality apply instead. 01 Readership ## Who this page is for - 01 People who previously held Swiss citizenship. - 02 People of Swiss origin now travelling on a foreign passport. 02 Visa desk ## Do former Swiss citizens need a visa? Switzerland recognises the passport you hold today. Citizens travelling on their own Swiss passport need no visa to enter their own country. If you have naturalised elsewhere, check the requirement for your current nationality instead — that is the rule border officers apply. Some countries also operate an origin-based card for former citizens; where Switzerland does, the authorities publish the eligibility rules. Eligibility, fees and processing times are decided by the destination government and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice. 04 Checklist ## What you need to travel ### General travel requirements - A passport valid well beyond your travel dates. - Entry permission matching the nationality of the passport you now hold. - Proof of onward travel and accommodation where requested. ### Documents commonly required - Current passport (bio-data page). - Previous Swiss passport, if you still hold it. - Proof of your current citizenship. 05 eVisas.io ## Applying for a Switzerland visa online eVisas.io prepares, checks and submits online visa applications for the routes we cover. Tell us the passport you now hold and we will confirm which Switzerland entry route applies to you. [Switzerland visa requirements](/visa-requirements/ch)[Ask EVA](/contact) Next step See every Switzerland entry route we handle. [View visa options](/visa-options/ch) 06 FAQ ## Questions travellers ask ### Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Switzerland? No. A country never requires its own citizens to hold a visa to enter. This page exists for people who once held Swiss citizenship and now travel on a foreign passport. ### I changed nationality. What applies when I visit Switzerland? You are treated as a national of your new country, so you check the entry requirement for that passport. Eligibility, fees and processing times are decided by the destination government and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice. **Please note:** Eligibility, fees and processing times are decided by the destination government and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice. eVisas.io does not decide eligibility and cannot guarantee the outcome of any application. eVisas.io EVA · CH · Former nationals eVisas.io Simplifying global travel with efficient visa processing for individuals. 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