Switzerland Visa RequirementsFor Palestine passport holders
Palestinian Authority (PA) passport holders must apply for a Schengen visa to visit Switzerland. Switzerland is a Schengen member (not EU).
Palestine passport holders require a visa to enter Switzerland.
Apply at the Swiss Embassy in the nearest capital. Documents: valid Palestinian Authority passport, Schengen form, 2 photos, travel insurance, flight and hotel bookings, bank statements, and employment documents. Fee: CHF 80.
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
Current Travel Situation
Palestine to Switzerland: What You Need to Know
Switzerland is a Schengen member and enforces Schengen visa requirements. Switzerland hosts major international organizations in Geneva, including UN agencies that have significant involvement in Palestinian affairs. Switzerland has been involved in Middle East diplomatic processes.
How to Get There
Switzerland and Liechtenstein form one Schengen zone.
Money & Banking
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF). Cards widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Geneva hosts UNRWA headquarters and other UN agencies deeply involved in Palestinian affairs. If attending official UN meetings, an invitation letter from the relevant UN body is essential.