🇨🇭Switzerland Visa for Ivorian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Ivorian passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Ivorian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa

Switzerland visa cost for Ivorian citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - adult

EUR 90 (~$103)

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
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Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - child 6-11 years

EUR 45 (~$52)

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
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Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - child under 6

Free

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global — a service fee applies on top of the visa fee.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Ivorian applicants

The exact documents Ivorian citizens must submit for Switzerland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristTourist

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Tourist (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

otherCulture

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Culture (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

transitAirport transit

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Airport transit (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

otherVisa Visite officielle Suisse

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Terrs Des Hommes (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

otherSports

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Sports (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

businessBusiness

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (travel-insurance) The list of documents for Business (see here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Click here for Checklist Instructions for applicants below 18 years For minors (under the age of 18), application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians. Copies of both parents’ passports are required with a consent letter.

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Switzerland visa for Ivorian citizens — FAQ

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Ivorian passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Ivorian citizens need for Switzerland?

A valid passport plus the Switzerland document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Switzerland visa cost for Ivorian citizens?

The Switzerland schengen short-stay visa (type c) - adult fee is EUR 90 (~$103).

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