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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Colombia citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Colombia can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Colombia vs Switzerland: passport comparison

Colombia

85

visa-free countries

Global rank: #74 · mobility 138.4

Switzerland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #16 · mobility 170.7
82

countries both Colombia and Switzerland can enter visa-free together

Colombia + Switzerland: passport compatibility

72%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Colombia and Switzerland travel together — by entry type:

82 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
55 access differs

Where Colombia and Switzerland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (82)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda90 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bolivia90 days#117 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana90 days#106 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malta90 days#29 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco90 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia30 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Korea90 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Thailand60 days#110 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine90 days#59 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Colombia is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: Colombia → Switzerland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

3,4%
of Switzerland visa applications refused in Colombia
-11,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-4.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 7.7%, now 3.4%
29applications filed
27visas issued
1refusals
49,0%of issued visas are multi-entry
Where Switzerland visa applications are filed: Bogota

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Colombia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Colombia → Switzerland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Colombia → Switzerland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Colombia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Switzerland: good to know

Bern

Capital

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+41

Calling code

C, J

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Colombia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Switzerland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Colombia citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Colombia can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Colombia citizens stay in Switzerland without a visa?
Colombia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Colombia or Switzerland?
The Switzerland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 85. Global rank: Colombia #74, Switzerland #16.
Where can Colombia and Switzerland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 82 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Switzerland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Colombia and Switzerland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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