Published: 04.03.2026
Canadian citizens who are visa-exempt for short stays in the Schengen Area are expected to register online through ETIAS in the last quarter of 2026. Short stays will remain limited to 90 days within a 180-day period.
According to the source, Canadians will face an additional pre-travel procedure for short visits to Switzerland: online ETIAS registration. This does not replace a long-stay residence permit, work authorisation or national visa, and applies to visa-exempt short visits. It primarily affects Canadian citizens planning tourism, visits or other short-term travel after the system is launched. People moving for a longer period should treat ETIAS as an entry-stage requirement, separate from residence and work rules.