Japan passport → Switzerland
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Visa-free entry90 days
Japanese passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Switzerland at a glance
- Capital
- Bern
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Calling code
- +41
- Region
- Western Europe
CH47.0°N · 8.0°EPhoto: Alagna · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSwitzerland for other passports
- JapanVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Japanese passport holders
AustriaVisa-free90 days
BelgiumVisa-free90 days
FranceVisa-free90 days
GermanyVisa-free90 days
LiechtensteinVisa-free90 days
LuxembourgVisa-free90 days
MonacoVisa-free90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Japanese passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Switzerland?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.