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Switzerland National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area, so the same Schengen visa rules apply across the zone.

Read the full long-stay Schengen (Type D) visa guide

Switzerland follows the shared Schengen rules. The full guide covers the requirements, documents, eligibility and common questions for the whole Schengen zone.

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Published10 Aug 2026
Last reviewed10 Aug 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026