Do I need a visa for Switzerland from Germany?
Do I need a visa for Switzerland from Germany? Though Switzerland is not in the European Union (EU), it is part of the Schengen area, which means that nationals from the 26 countries that fall within this border-free region, including Austria, France, Spain, Italy and Germany, do not require a visa to enter Switzerland.
What documents do I need to enter Switzerland?
You must have a valid passport or national identity card to enter Switzerland. In some instances, Switzerland will accept a travel document that has expired. You can find out whether this applies to you here Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality.