Belarusian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Belarus for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Belarus for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Belarus e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belarus visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Belarus tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belarus.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belarus.
If you are looking for Belarus visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belarus nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Belarus in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 28 minutes)
- Zurich: The Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 28 minutes)
- Bern: The Consular Department of Belarus in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 28 minutes)
Belarus visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belarus diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Belarus from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,167 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,226 | 5.06% |
| 2010 | 1,539 | 25.53% |
| 2011 | 1,496 | -2.79% |
| 2012 | 79,076 | 5185.83% |
| 2013 | 80,519 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 69,336 | -13.89% |
| 2015 | 56,574 | -18.41% |
| 2016 | 141,067 | 149.35% |
| 2017 | 142,677 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 148,371 | 3.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belarus & Switzerland comparison
Belarus's area is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 5.13 times smaller than Belarus.
As of October 2025, Belarus's population is ~9.4 million people - 460,306 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Belarus & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belarus | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 9,435,149 | 8,974,843 | 460306 more people live in Belarus than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 105 | 146 | Belarus has 41 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 142 | Belarus passport holders visit 101 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 268 | Belarusian hosts 215 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Belarus in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Belarus in 2018 was approximately 148,371.
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- Travel time: 4 hours 21 minutes
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