Switzerland visa for Ukrainian citizens

Cost note

Visa-free entry is free. A separate ETIAS travel authorisation (EUR 20, valid 3 years) will be required once ETIAS launches, expected Q4 2026; applicants under 18 or over 70 are fee-exempt. Switzerland, as a Schengen-associated state, applies ETIAS on the same terms as EU members.

What you need

• Biometric Ukrainian passport (the visa-free regime applies only to biometric passports)
• Passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area
• Proof of purpose of stay, accommodation and sufficient funds may be requested
• Travel medical insurance may be requested
• Onward or return travel may be requested

Why this verdict

Holders of a biometric Ukrainian passport enter Switzerland visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Switzerland is NOT an EU member but is part of the Schengen area as an associated state, so the EU-Ukraine visa liberalisation applies on the same terms. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES), live since 10 April 2026, records biometric data at the border; ETIAS (EUR 20) will be required once it launches, expected Q4 2026. The 90/180 allowance is shared across all Schengen states. Visa-free travel does NOT permit work or long-term residence (Swiss residence permits are issued separately by the SEM).