I’m a non-EU national with a Portuguese residence permit. I am travelling to Switzerland from outside of Europe and will leave soon after to another country outside of Europe. What documents do I need to carry to enter Switzerland? Is my passport and residence permit sufficient?
PS: I am brown and from a country that ordinarily requires a schengen visa.
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Depends on the type of residence permit. Some also offer the privilege of visa free travel within Schengen area
You don’t need anything else. Just your passport and Portuguese RP suffice. The Residence Permit of a Schengen country can be used to travel within the Schengen zone just like a Schengen visa. Not only that. It can also be used to travel to the non-Schengen EU countries like Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria and also non-EU countries like Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Turkey, Northern Iraq, a few South American countries, some GCC countries, etc.
Thank you! Do I need to show them a return flight and hotel as well?
You don’t need anything. You’re entering a Schengen area and you have a valid Schengen zone RP. It’s just like you’re entering Portugal. So, chill.
Thank you! I was always question a lot in Switzerland and Germany when I was traveling on a Schengen Visa so was a bit nervous. Thanks for clarifying it.