Do UK citizens need ETIAS to visit Switzerland and other Schengen countries?

NO, UK citizens do not need ETIAS yet. The ETIAS will begin in the last quarter of 2026, after the EES is fully operational. Once ETIAS launches, UK citizens will need to apply online for authorization before travelling to Switzerland or any Schengen country for short stays (up to three months).

Until then, UK travellers may continue entering visa-free without ETIAS. The process is quick and simple, and approval is usually granted within minutes. Until then.