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What documents can a Frenchman use to travel to Switzerland?
Verified 16 January 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The conditions for entering Switzerland are different depending on whether you are leaving for more or less than 3 months. If you are traveling with your child or if they are traveling alone, additional documents will be requested.
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Journey of a major
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Less than 3 months
You must have a valid national identity card or passport.
FYI
If your identity card was issued between 1er January 2004 and December 31, 2013, it shall remain valid for a further 5 years after the expiry date. You can use it to enter Switzerland.
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Warning
if you are stopping at an international airport in Switzerland, it is recommended to check the documents required by your country of destination. If necessary, you will need to make a visa application.
More than 3 months
In case of a stay of more than 3 months in Switzerland, you must apply for a residence permit. To do so, you must contact the Cantonal Migration Office in which you plan to settle. before you leave.
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Less than 3 months
You must have a valid national identity card or passport.
FYI
If your identity card was issued between 1er January 2004 and December 31, 2013, it shall remain valid for a further 5 years after the expiry date. You can use it to enter Switzerland.
A simulator shows you the documents you can travel with in Switzerland:
Know the documents required to travel to Europe
Warning
if you are stopping at an international airport in Switzerland, it is recommended to check the documents required by your country of destination. If necessary, you will need to make a visa application.
More than 3 months
In case of a stay of more than 3 months in Switzerland, you must apply for a residence permit. To do so, you must contact the Cantonal Migration Office in which you plan to settle. before you leave.
Travel of a minor
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You are traveling with one of your 2 parents
You must carry with you a valid passport or identity card.
Traveling alone or with someone else
You must have the following documents with you:
- Individual identification document (passport or identity card) valid)
- Authorization to leave the territory (AST) if you are not accompanied by a legal guardian
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You are traveling with one of your 2 parents
You must carry with you a valid passport or identity card.
Traveling alone or with someone else
You must have the following documents with you:
- Individual identification document (passport or identity card) valid)
- Authorization to leave the territory (AST) if you are not accompanied by a legal guardian
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