A quick look at tourist access and residency programs for Switzerland.
Turkey passport holders
Regular passport
Schengen visaShort-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.
Special passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Service passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Diplomatic passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Featured programs
5 programs
Residence without gainful activity
Highly qualified third-country worker admission
Employment with permit before work starts
Visa & residency
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Visa & residency
5 programs tracked from official sources.
Residence without gainful activity
Eligibility
Residence path for non-working stays over three months where cantonal authorities assess the purpose, resources, insurance, and other legal requirements.
Highly qualified third-country worker admission
Eligibility
Work residence route for highly qualified third-country nationals; the Swiss employer normally applies and must satisfy priority, qualification, and labour-market conditions.
Employment with permit before work starts
Eligibility
Foreign nationals need a permit to work in Switzerland; third-country access is limited and tied to employer, qualification, and quota conditions.
Residence for stays over three months
Eligibility
Residence route for studies or other stays over three months; residence permits are issued by cantonal migration authorities and requirements vary by canton and purpose.
Family reunification under Swiss residence rules
Eligibility
Family reunification route under Swiss residence rules; conditions and time limits depend on the sponsor status and cantonal assessment.
