--- title: "Every way a Swiss citizen can live abroad (2026)" url: https://settleanywhere.com/passports/switzerland/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-12 --- 🇨🇭 Switzerland passport # Every way a Swiss citizen can live abroad Free movement in 30 countries, long visa-free stays in 7 more countries, 14 visa routes whose lists name Swiss passports and 725 routes in 97 countries open to any passport. Grouped by goal, popular destinations first. Every route lists its own conditions and official sources. Lowest remote-work income bar open to Swiss passports: Digital nomad visa in Ecuador, USD 1,446 a month. Smallest investment open to Swiss passports: IT Visa · Investor in Uzbekistan, USD 10,000. ## Passport rights · 37 ### All of the EU, EEA and Switzerland · 30 - [Portugal](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/free-movement-eu/) - [Spain](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/free-movement-eu/) - [Italy](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/free-movement-eu/) - [Greece](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/free-movement-eu/) - [Germany](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/free-movement-eu/) - [France](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/free-movement-eu/) - [Netherlands](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/netherlands/free-movement-eu/) - [Cyprus](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/cyprus/free-movement-eu/) - [Malta](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malta/free-movement-eu/) - [Croatia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/croatia/free-movement-eu/) - [Slovenia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/slovenia/free-movement-eu/) - [Estonia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/estonia/free-movement-eu/) - [Czechia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/czechia/free-movement-eu/) - [Hungary](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/hungary/free-movement-eu/) - [Poland](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/poland/free-movement-eu/) - [Romania](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/free-movement-eu/) - [Bulgaria](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/bulgaria/free-movement-eu/) - [Austria](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/austria/free-movement-eu/) - [Ireland](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/free-movement-eu/) - [Belgium](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/belgium/free-movement-eu/) - [Luxembourg](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/luxembourg/free-movement-eu/) - [Denmark](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/free-movement-eu/) - [Sweden](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/sweden/free-movement-eu/) - [Norway](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/norway/free-movement-eu/) - [Finland](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/finland/free-movement-eu/) - [Lithuania](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/lithuania/free-movement-eu/) - [Latvia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/latvia/free-movement-eu/) - [Slovakia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/slovakia/free-movement-eu/) - [Iceland](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/iceland/free-movement-eu/) - [Liechtenstein](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/liechtenstein/free-movement-eu/) ### Long stays without a visa · 7 Visa-free stays longer than 90 days. These are stays, not residence: the length is what the official source allows. | Country | Allowed stay | Work | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🇬🇪 [Georgia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/) | **Up to 12 months** | | [Government of Georgia (Legislative Herald of Georgia)](https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/2867361) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/visa-free-365d/) | | 🇲🇽 [Mexico](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/) | **Up to 180 days** | Work not allowed | [Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexico)](https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/visa-free-180d/) | | 🇬🇧 [United Kingdom](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/) | **Up to 6 months** | Work not allowed | [UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-eta-national-list) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/visa-free-180d/) | | 🇨🇴 [Colombia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/) | **Up to 180 days** | No local work; remote work for employers or clients abroad is allowed | [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia](https://cancilleria.gov.co/normograma/compilacion/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_8558_2025.htm) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/visa-free-180d/) | | 🇨🇦 [Canada](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/) | **Up to 6 months** | | [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/visa-free-180d/) | | 🇦🇲 [Armenia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/armenia/) | **Up to 6 months** | | [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia](https://www.mfa.am/en/visafreelist) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/armenia/visa-free-180d/) | | 🇫🇯 [Fiji](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/) | **Up to 4 months** | Work not allowed | [Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji](https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/visa-free-4m/) | ## Working holiday and youth mobility · 2 Working holiday and youth mobility visas exist only between partner countries. These are the ones whose lists include Swiss passports; each has its own age window. 🇸🇬 Singapore ### [Work Holiday Programme](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/work-holiday-pass-programme/) **Age limit:** Ages 18–25 Open to Swiss passports Casual jobs OK [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/work-holiday-pass-programme/) 🇦🇺 Australia ### [Work and Holiday 462](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/work-holiday-462/) **Age limit:** Ages 18–30 Open to Swiss passports Casual jobs OK [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/work-holiday-462/) ## Work remotely · 31 🇯🇵 Japan ### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-digital-nomad/) **Income needed:** ¥10M+ a year ≈ $63k Open to Swiss passports Stay 6 mo [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-digital-nomad/) 🇹🇼 Taiwan ### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/taiwan/digital-nomad-visitor-visa/) **Income needed:** from $20k a year Open to Swiss passports Stay 6 mo, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/taiwan/digital-nomad-visitor-visa/) 🇹🇷 Türkiye ### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/turkiye/digital-nomad-visa/) **Income needed:** $3,000+ a month Open to Swiss passports Needs health cover [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/turkiye/digital-nomad-visa/) 🇨🇴 Colombia ### [Digital nomad visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-digital-nomad/) **Income needed:** COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 Open to Swiss passports Stay 2 yrs [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-digital-nomad/) 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [DTV nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/) **Savings needed:** ฿500k+ ≈ $15k Any passport Stay 6 mo, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Remote worker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33g-remote-worker/) **Income needed:** $60k+ a year Any passport Stay 1 yr, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33g-remote-worker/) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates ### [Virtual Work Visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/virtual-work-visa/) **Income needed:** $3,500+ a month Any passport Stay 1 yr [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/virtual-work-visa/) 24 more routes open to any passport, in 24 countries. [See all digital nomad and remote work visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/digital-nomad/) ## Talent schemes · 33 🇯🇵 Japan ### [J-Find](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/) **First stay:** 2 yrs Any passport [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Golden Visa · Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/) **First stay:** 5 yrs Any passport Needs money in the bank [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates ### [Blue Residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/) **First stay:** 10 yrs Any passport [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/) 30 more routes open to any passport, in 19 countries. [See all talent and special visa schemes](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/talent/) ## Retire or live on savings · 72 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [Retirement O-X (10 years)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-o-x-retirement/) **Income needed:** ฿1.2M+ a year ≈ $36k Open to Swiss passports Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-o-x-retirement/) 🇯🇵 Japan ### [Long-stay visitor (JPY 30M)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-long-stay/) **Savings needed:** ¥30M+ ≈ $189k Open to Swiss passports Stay 1 yr [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-long-stay/) 🇸🇲 San Marino ### [Pensioner residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/san-marino/atypical-pensioner/) **Income needed:** €120k+ a year ≈ $134k Open to Swiss passports Needs health cover [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/san-marino/atypical-pensioner/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Second Home visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33-second-home/) **Savings needed:** $130k+ Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33-second-home/) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates ### [Retirement visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/retirement-visa/) **Income needed:** AED 240k+ a year ≈ $65k Any passport Needs money in the bank [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/retirement-visa/) 🇲🇾 Malaysia ### [MM2H Platinum](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/mm2h/) **Savings needed:** $1M+ Any passport Can work: yes [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/mm2h/) 66 more routes open to any passport, in 43 countries. [See all pay-to-stay and retirement visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/pay-to-stay/) ## Invest · 184 🇺🇸 United States ### [E-2 Treaty Investor](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e2-treaty-investor/) **First stay:** 2 yrs Open to Swiss passports Can work: limited [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e2-treaty-investor/) 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/) **Investment needed:** $500k+ Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/) **Investment needed:** from $350k Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates ### [Golden · AED 2M deposit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-investor-public-investment/) **Investment needed:** AED 2M+ ≈ $545k Any passport Stay 10 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-investor-public-investment/) 180 more routes open to any passport, in 71 countries. [See all investor and golden visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/investor/) ## Start a business · 87 🇺🇸 United States ### [E-1 Treaty Trader](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e1-treaty-trader/) **First stay:** 2 yrs Open to Swiss passports Can work: limited [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e1-treaty-trader/) 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [SMART Visa S · 2 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/) **Savings needed:** ฿600k+ ≈ $18k Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/) 🇯🇵 Japan ### [Business Manager](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/) **Investment needed:** ¥30M+ ≈ $189k Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/) 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates ### [Golden · Entrepreneur](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-entrepreneur/) **First stay:** 10 yrs Any passport Needs health cover [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-entrepreneur/) 83 more routes open to any passport, in 53 countries. ## Work for an employer there · 244 🇨🇴 Colombia ### [Work placement visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-practica-laboral/) **First stay:** 1 yr Open to Swiss passports [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-practica-laboral/) 🇵🇦 Panama ### [Friendly Nations residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/panama/friendly-nations-permanent/) **Investment needed:** from PAB 200k ≈ $200k Open to Swiss passports Stay 2 yrs [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/panama/friendly-nations-permanent/) 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/) **Income needed:** $80k+ a year Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/) 🇯🇵 Japan ### [Skill Development work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/) **First stay:** 3 yrs Not yet in force Any passport [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28g-parent-company-representative/) **Investment needed:** from $25M Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28g-parent-company-representative/) 239 more routes open to any passport, in 93 countries. ## Study · 86 🇮🇳 India ### [e-Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/) **First stay:** 1 yr Open to Swiss passports [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/) 🇹🇭 Thailand ### [Study visa (ED)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/) **First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry Any passport Can't work [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/) 🇯🇵 Japan ### [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/) **First stay:** 4 yrs 3 mo Any passport Can work: limited [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/) 🇮🇩 Indonesia ### [Student visa · Higher ed](https://settleanywhere.com/?country=ID&route=id-e30b-education-higher) **First stay:** 4 yrs Any passport Can't work [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/?country=ID&route=id-e30b-education-higher) 82 more routes open to any passport, in 80 countries. ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.