How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | Freedom of movement | No day limit as an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen. No formalities for the first 3 months; after that you may have to register with the local authorities. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | Schengen 90/180 | Counts towards your Schengen 90 days in any 180, shared across all 29 member states. Visa-free: 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states (Cyprus and Ireland are not Schengen and count separately). The EU Entry/Exit System has logged every entry and exit since 12 Oct 2025 (everywhere since 10 Apr 2026) and flags overstays. ETIAS (EUR 20 online authorisation) is not yet running; the EU plans to start it in late 2026 and will announce the date in advance. |
 US passport | Schengen 90/180 | Counts towards your Schengen 90 days in any 180, shared across all 29 member states. Visa-free: 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states (Cyprus and Ireland are not Schengen and count separately). The EU Entry/Exit System has logged every entry and exit since 12 Oct 2025 (everywhere since 10 Apr 2026) and flags overstays. ETIAS (EUR 20 online authorisation) is not yet running; the EU plans to start it in late 2026 and will announce the date in advance. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 in 180 | Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System. |
For visitors on the 90/180 rule, days in Switzerland count together with every other Schengen country. Check your total with the Schengen calculator.
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Switzerland
Resident if you live in Switzerland intending to stay, or stay here at least 30 days while working, or at least 90 days without working (short breaks are ignored).
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Switzerland?
Schengen 90/180. Counts towards your Schengen 90 days in any 180, shared across all 29 member states. Visa-free: 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states (Cyprus and Ireland are not Schengen and count separately). The EU Entry/Exit System has logged every entry and exit since 12 Oct 2025 (everywhere since 10 Apr 2026) and flags overstays. ETIAS (EUR 20 online authorisation) is not yet running; the EU plans to start it in late 2026 and will announce the date in advance.
How long can British citizens stay in Switzerland?
Schengen 90/180. Counts towards your Schengen 90 days in any 180, shared across all 29 member states. Visa-free: 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states (Cyprus and Ireland are not Schengen and count separately). The EU Entry/Exit System has logged every entry and exit since 12 Oct 2025 (everywhere since 10 Apr 2026) and flags overstays. ETIAS (EUR 20 online authorisation) is not yet running; the EU plans to start it in late 2026 and will announce the date in advance.
How long can EU citizens stay in Switzerland?
Freedom of movement. No day limit as an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen. No formalities for the first 3 months; after that you may have to register with the local authorities.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Switzerland?
Visa · 90 in 180. Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System.
When do you become a tax resident in Switzerland?
You become tax resident after 30 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident if you live in Switzerland intending to stay, or stay here at least 30 days while working, or at least 90 days without working (short breaks are ignored).
Can Noverstay count my days in Switzerland automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your Schengen 90/180 limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.