Yes, both Switzerland and Germany are members of the Schengen Area.
Yes,Both Switzerland and Germany are members of the Schengen Area. A tourist visa for one Schengen country is valid for all Schengen countries.
YesSwitzerland is part of the Schengen Area.
It depends on what nationality you are. Switzerland is part of the Schengen Agreement. The list of which countries do and do not need a visa is the same for all Schengen countries. Citizens of all EU and Schengen countries can enter Switzerland without a visa; plus citizens of some other countries.
Yes. Normally you have to enter France first, and then travel to Switzerland directly without leaving the Schengen Area. If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area as long as your visa remains valid.
If you have a Schengen Visa, you do not need a Visa to enter Switzerland. But, just make sure that you have this written "Schengen Estate" on the visa. It means that all Schengen countries are included in the visa. Anyway, once you enter Europe, nobody asks you about your visa or passport.
Usually you have to enter the country that issued your Schengen visa first, then you can travel to any other Schengen country. Check with your local German embassy.
Yes, with Schengen visa you can enter in Croatia.
Yes. Normally you have to enter the Netherlands first, and then travel to Switzerland directly without leaving the Schengen Area. If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area as long as your visa remains valid.
Not if you are a citizen of an EU or Schengen Area country which issues national identity cards, then you can enter Switzerland using that identity card. Otherwise you need a passport. If you are entering Switzerland via the land borders there are not normally any passport / ID card checks, as Switzerland and all countries bordering it are members of the Schengen Area. But you still need to carry your passport or ID card as this is a legal requirement in Switzerland, and you might be unlucky and get asked to show it at the border.
No. You do not need a passport to enter Germany if flying from Amsterdam as Germany is a member state of the Schengen Countries which have an open border agreement. To clarify that, you will not need to have your passport stamped upon entry into Germany from a flight from Amsterdam, but as a tourist you are required to have your passport on your person at all times.
The full list of the 26 current (as of 2012) members of the Schengen area is: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Bulgaria and Romania are due to join Schengen in 2013.
Whether you need a visa to enter Zurich, Switzerland, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Citizens from Schengen Area countries and several other nations can enter Switzerland visa-free for short stays. However, travelers from countries that are not visa-exempt typically require a Schengen visa. It's important to check the specific requirements based on your nationality before traveling.