The Swiss Travel Pass has been developed for guests from abroad. It is available to persons permanently resident outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. For online purchasing, purchase as a “guest”.

No, the SwissPass is not only for Swiss residents, but it is important to distinguish it from the "Swiss Travel Pass." The SwissPass is a red, physical (or digital) card that serves as a personal identity and storage medium for various transport subscriptions. While primarily used by residents for the GA Travelcard or Half Fare Travelcard, international visitors can also obtain one to store their specific tourist products. However, tourists most commonly use the Swiss Travel Pass, which is a separate product specifically designed for non-residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In 2026, the Swiss Travel Pass offers international travelers unlimited travel on the world-class Swiss Travel System (trains, buses, and boats) and free entry to over 500 museums. If you are a visitor, you can simply show your digital PDF or mobile ticket on the SBB app. The physical "SwissPass" card is generally only necessary if you plan to stay long-term or wish to load specific mountain railway or ski pass subscriptions that require the standard SwissPass RFID chip.