Switzerland passport → Spain
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Spain?
Visa-free entry
Swiss passport holders can visit Spain 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.
Spain at a glance
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +34
- Region
- Southern Europe
ES40.0°N · 4.0°WPhoto: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSpain for other passports
- SwitzerlandVisa-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 Southern Europe for Swiss passport holders
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Spain?
Swiss passport holders can visit Spain without a visa.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Spain?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swiss citizens get a visa on arrival in Spain?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swiss citizens (edited 19 Apr 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.