Quality of Life
5 / 5
Excellent
Cost of Living
5 / 5
Very High
Democracy Index
5 / 5
Excellent
Happiness Score
5 / 5
Excellent

Deep Dive

Visa & residency

Passport requirements + popular residency programs

Quick view of Turkey passport access and residency programs for Switzerland.

Tourist access

Turkey passport holders

Regular passport

Schengen visa required

Short-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.

Special passport

Visa-free 90/180 days

Visa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.

Popular residency programs

Top 3 of 5 programs

5 programs

Skilled Worker

Highly qualified third-country worker admission

Work

Employment with permit before work starts

Student

Residence for stays over three months

Compiled from official sources. Last checked Jun 1, 2026; verify the latest status before applying.

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