Visa requirements

Benin to Switzerland

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from Benin to Switzerland.

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourist

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • Swiss National Visa (Type D) - Student Visa

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • Swiss Work Permit - B Permit (Residence) - Third-Country Nationals
  • Swiss Settlement Permit - C Permit
  • Swiss Work Permit - L Permit (Short-Term Residence) - Third-Country Nationals

• Business visas

  Business trips, meetings and conferences.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

• Medical visas

  Medical treatment and health-related stays.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Diplomatic Visa / Official Mission Visa

• Journalist visas

  Reporting, media and press assignments.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Journalist / Media

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