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Switzerland visa rules for United States passport holders

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The answer

Yes. United States passport holders can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
Limit
90 days within 180 days
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality (Annex CH-1, List 1), State Secretariat for Migration SEM (Switzerland)Checked 29 Oct 2026

United States of America see A) No V1 Yes V

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months.

its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Switzerland passport holders need to visit the United States.

Switzerland passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Bern, nearest first.

  1. LiechtensteinVaduz, about 160 km from BernVisa-free · 90 days
  2. LuxembourgLuxembourg, about 310 km from BernVisa-free · 90 days
  3. MonacoMonaco, about 360 km from BernVisa-free · 90 days
  4. FranceParis, about 440 km from BernVisa-free · 90 days
  5. BelgiumBrussels, about 490 km from BernVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Bern

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Bern, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 3.7°CLow -1.9°CRain 50 mm
  2. FebHigh 5.6°CLow -1.8°CRain 43 mm
  3. MarHigh 10.8°CLow 1.0°CRain 53 mm
  4. AprHigh 15.0°CLow 3.8°CRain 64 mm
  5. MayHigh 19.2°CLow 8.0°CRain 86 mm
  6. JunHigh 23.1°CLow 11.7°CRain 87 mm
  7. JulHigh 25.5°CLow 13.3°CRain 91 mm
  8. AugHigh 25.0°CLow 13.3°CRain 91 mm
  9. SepHigh 20.0°CLow 9.6°CRain 74 mm
  10. OctHigh 14.3°CLow 6.2°CRain 86 mm
  11. NovHigh 7.9°CLow 1.8°CRain 66 mm
  12. DecHigh 4.2°CLow -1.1°CRain 64 mm

Bar and large number: average high, °CSmaller number: average low, °Cmm: average rainfall

Averages of 30 years between 1991 and 2020, computed by One Time Livin’.

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