Switzerland Visa for Russian Citizens
Russian passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Russian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Switzerland embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Russian applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Russian applicants
The exact documents Russian citizens must submit for Switzerland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
studentStudent
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
touristVisit
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
medicalMedical
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
otherCultural
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
touristTourism
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
otherOfficial
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/rus/en/che/travel-insurance) The detailed lists of documents for each visa category in English, German, French or Russian language can be found here (https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/russia/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html). Please kindly print out, fill in and sign the consent for processing of personal data. This document needs to be filled in and signed by the applicant only. For underaged applicants it is necessary to indicate applicant’s details in the upper part of the document, and in the second paragraph it is necessary to indicate the details of one of the parents or legal guardians. Document also needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian in this case.
Switzerland visa for Russia citizens — FAQ
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Russian 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 Russian 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.
Related visa requirements
For Russian citizens