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

Visa required

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

How Lebanese citizens apply for a Switzerland visa

Switzerland visa cost for Lebanese 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 Lebanese applicants

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

medicalMedical Treatment

For further information regarding “Medical Treatment Visa”, please visit the embassy’s website for the fast track solution eda.admin.ch ↗ (eda.admin.ch ↗) or contact the embassy directly by sending an email request to visa.beirut@eda.admin.ch (mailto:visa.beirut@eda.admin.ch). The embassy will check the requests individually. In case of emergency, the cases will be treated directly at the embassy. Otherwise, applicants will be requested to contact VFS for an appointment (For instance if an applicant wants to make a yearly medical check-up, then he has to apply for a tourist visa).

businessBusiness

Checklist – Business Visa (English) Schengen Application Form that it duly filled, dated and signed at the bottom of the last page.

otherVisitor

Checklist – Visitor Visa (English) Schengen Application Form, duly filled, dated and signed at the bottom of the last page. For Family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen: If you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you can either submit your application at the center or directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance. As a first step kindly contact the Embassy of Switzerland by e-mail Beirut.visa@eda.admin.ch, asking for an assessment, if the conditions to apply are met. For Spouse of EU Nationals, only the following documents are required: - Original and a copy of the Marriage Certificate attested by the competent authorities of the country of marriage, that the marriage has been registered and spouse’s passport copy - Completely filled and signed Application Form - Original Passport and copies of passport, previous Schengen visa copies issued within last 3 years - 2 colored passport size photos in white background - Travel Insurance covering the period of the trip - Flight Reservation - Letter signed by applicant, explaining the purpose of the visit to Switzerland - This visa application will be accepted without visa fees.

touristTourist

Checklist – Tourist Visa (English) Schengen Application Form, duly filled, dated and signed at the bottom of the last page.

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Switzerland visa for Lebanese citizens — FAQ

Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Lebanese 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 Lebanese 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 Lebanese citizens?

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

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