Norwegian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Norway for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Norway.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Norway.
If you are looking for Norway 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 Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Bregenz: The Consulate of in Bregenz, ~ 137.75 kilometers (85.60 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 24 minutes).
- Stuttgart: The Honorary Consulate of in Stuttgart, ~ 230.50 kilometers (143.23 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 54 minutes).
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 56,076 | N/A |
| 2009 | 56,063 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 61,494 | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 64,023 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 58,540 | -8.56% |
| 2013 | 61,636 | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 62,630 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 69,157 | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 76,884 | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 80,651 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 73,375 | -9.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Switzerland comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 9.24 times smaller than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 3,339,463 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Norway & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 8,974,843 | 3.3 million fewer people live in Norway than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 146 | Norway has 47 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 142 | Norway passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 268 | Norwegian hosts 59 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 73,375.
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- Oslo to Bern: 1365.60 km (848.54 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes
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