Romanian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Romania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Romania.
If you are looking for Romania 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 Romania nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Romania in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Geneva: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Zurich: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Lugano: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Lugano, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
- Geneva: The Permanent Mission of Romania in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 7 minutes)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 114,320 | N/A |
| 2009 | 97,718 | -14.52% |
| 2010 | 96,724 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 98,182 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 102,387 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 103,445 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 108,902 | 5.28% |
| 2015 | 120,370 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 131,877 | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 140,945 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 151,188 | 7.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Romania & Switzerland comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 5.82 times smaller than Romania.
As of October 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 9,628,004 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Romania & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 8,974,843 | 9.6 million more people live in Romania than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 146 | Romania has 153 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 142 | Romania passport holders visit 12 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 268 | Romanian hosts 155 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 151,188.
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