Switzerland Visa RequirementsFor Mongolia passport holders
Switzerland requires a Schengen visa for Mongolian passport holders, applied at the Swiss Embassy in Ulaanbaatar or Beijing. The fee is 87 EUR for stays up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
Mongolia passport holders require a visa to enter Switzerland.
Check whether the Swiss Embassy has current representation in Ulaanbaatar (Enkhtaivany Avenue area) or whether applications must be submitted in Beijing (Swiss Embassy: Sanlitun Dongwu Street 3, Chaoyang, Beijing). The fee is 87 EUR. VFS Global Switzerland handles appointment booking in some locations. The official Swiss visa portal is eda.admin.ch.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Mongolia to Switzerland: What You Need to Know
Switzerland is a Schengen member and Mongolian citizens must apply for a type C short-stay Schengen visa before traveling. Switzerland is an extremely popular destination known for its Alpine scenery, skiing, precision engineering, financial sector, and the cities of Zurich, Geneva, Bern, and Lucerne.
The Swiss Embassy may have representation in Ulaanbaatar or applications may need to be processed in Beijing. The visa fee is 87 EUR and the Schengen permit covers travel across all member states, making Switzerland an excellent anchor for a broader European itinerary.
Switzerland is among Europe's most expensive countries, but the quality of infrastructure, scenery, and service is exceptional.
Practical Tips
Switzerland is expensive but the Swiss Travel Pass offers unlimited rail travel and is cost-effective for multi-day visitors. The Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) and Glacier Express train are bucket-list experiences. Zurich and Geneva have excellent public transport covered by free guest cards provided by most hotels. Lake Geneva, Lucerne, and Zermatt are the classic Swiss scenic highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mongolian passport holders need a visa for Switzerland?
Yes, Switzerland is a Schengen member and requires a Schengen C visa for Mongolian citizens. Applications may be handled at the Swiss Embassy.
Where do Mongolian applicants apply for a Swiss Schengen visa?
Check whether the Swiss Embassy has current representation in Ulaanbaatar. If not, apply at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing (Sanlitun Dongwu Street 3, Chaoyang). VFS Global Switzerland also handles applications.
How much does the Swiss Schengen visa cost?
The standard Schengen fee is 87 EUR.
How expensive is Switzerland for tourists?
Switzerland is among Europe's most expensive countries. Budget 200 to 350 EUR per day. The Swiss Travel Pass offers excellent value for rail travel across the country and is recommended for multi-day visitors.