Netherlands passport → Switzerland
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Visa-free entry
Dutch passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa.
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
- NetherlandsVisa-free
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 Dutch passport holders
AustriaVisa-free
BelgiumVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
GermanyVisa-free
LiechtensteinVisa-free
LuxembourgVisa-free
MonacoVisa-free
Common questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Dutch passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Switzerland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Dutch citizens get a visa on arrival in Switzerland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Dutch citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Netherlands passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Dutch citizens (edited 17 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.