Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Germany?
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Germany entry rules for Swiss citizens.
| Verdict | Free movement |
|---|---|
| Document | National ID card or passport |
| Stay | Unlimited (register residence after 3 months) |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Swiss passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Germany entry requirements.
The details for a Swiss passport.
Swiss citizen: free movement under the EU-Switzerland Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. Valid Swiss ID card or passport. No EES registration. Longer stays: register residence under national rules.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive and must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area. Lost/stolen-reported passports are refused. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can use a valid national ID card instead.
Recent changes in Germany.
- 2025-10-12 — EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased roll-out at Schengen external borders.
- 2025-11-18 — Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1411 on the ETIAS fee entered into force (fee raised from EUR 7 to EUR 20, applicable once ETIAS launches).
- 2025-12-30 — Revised EU visa suspension mechanism (Regulation (EU) 2025/2441) applies, making it easier to suspend visa-free travel for a country; no suspension affects any of our 33 passports as of 10 Oct 2026.
The short answers.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Germany?
No. Swiss citizens can enter and stay in Germany under free-movement rules.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Germany?
Unlimited (register residence after 3 months). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Swiss citizens apply?
On the official site, europa.eu. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Germany visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.