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Switzerland travel requirements for U.S. citizens

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Switzerland extends visa-free entry to U.S. citizens staying in Switzerland for up to 90 days (consecutive or combined, within a six-month period) for tourist or business purposes. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Switzerland is a party to the Schengen Agreement, which allows for free travel within a multi-country zone of Europe.

Liechtenstein also has no visa requirement for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days. If you are planning on staying in Liechtenstein for a longer period of time, make sure to obtain a stamp in your passport from the police office in Buchs, or at the border control in Schaanwald during office hours. This will assist you in avoiding any problems when departing Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein is not a party to the Schengen Agreement.

TOURIST TRAVEL

U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
No Visa Required for stay up to three months
Vaccinations - None Required

BUSINESS TRAVEL
U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
No Visa Required for stay up to three months
Vaccinations - None Required

DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL TRAVEL
U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
No Visa Required for stay of up to three months
Vaccinations - None Required

U.S. GREEN CARD HOLDERS:
No visa is required for foreigners who have a valid U.S. green card (Permanent Resident Card, form I-551) and a valid national passport for tourism, visits, business or medical treatment for a stay up to 90 days. Both documents (passport and green card) must be valid at least three months after leaving Swiss territory. Please note that the passport stamp "processed for I-551" is not considered a green card and that general visa requirements would apply in that case.
 



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