Are you a UK permanent resident who needs to transit through Switzerland on your way to another country? If you are not sure whether your nationality requires a transit visa, we have the answer with a simple, stress-free process to help you apply for a Switzerland transit visa from the UK.
Our SWITZERLAND VISA AGENTS have a dedicated team of experts to guide you with everything from checking your visa eligibility, document preparation, and securing your appointment on time. Whether you have a short layover or connecting flights from Zurich, Geneva, or Basel, this is the right spot for you. APPLY NOW!!
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A Switzerland transit visa from UK is a short-stay airport visa that allows UK residents to transit through Switzerland airports while traveling to a non-Schengen destination. The visa is issued only for airport transfers and requires travelers to remain within the international transit zone without entering Switzerland or any other Schengen country. The application depends on your nationality, route of travel, layover, and whether you must cross the Schengen border control during the transit.
Note- If your journey requires changing terminals, collecting baggage, or staying overnight, thereby causing you to exit the transit area, then you must apply for a short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C) instead.
The requirements for a Switzerland Transit visa depend on your nationality, the type of travel document you hold, your final destination, and whether you will leave the international transit area of the airport. You need a Switzerland Airport Transit Visa if you:
You DO NOT need a Switzerland transit visa if:
Note – From 14th October 2025, nationals of Botswana are now classified as visa nationals. They are required to hold a UK visa for all travel purposes, including airside and landside transit, and can no longer apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation).
Here is the list of required documents mandatory for a Switzerland Transit Visa.
If you’re still confused, don’t worry, we’ve got you. Contact our SWITZERLAND VISA AGENTS to help you in the documentation process, application checks, and faster Switzerland visa appointments.
Here is the list of photo specifications that must be met when applying for a Switzerland transit visa from UK.
Note – If you’re still confused, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered as our SWITZERLAND VISA AGENTS help you avoid any difficulties with guaranteed Switzerland transit visa approvals.
Ready to explore Switzerland without the headache of an appointment booking? Don’t worry, as we’ll guide you from application submission to visa approval. No confusion – No delays!
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To get a Switzerland transit visa, a valid passport, a completed application form, photos, a confirmed travel ticket, a destination country visa (if needed), proof of funds and travel details, and more are some of the requirements that should be met for the visa.
After the procedure and verification, it will take 15 to 20 working days for the passport and visa via courier to reach your destination.
Some of the visas provided by our SWITZERLAND VISA AGENTS are as follows:
The questions that are asked are generally related to the transit visa. For instance, they can ask about your personal information, your final destination from Switzerland, your valid residency permit for the final destination, you will stay in Switzerland or just transit, and if are you going to leave the transit area, sufficient funds, and general documents verification such as passport validity, photos, application form, visa for the final destination.
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