Swiss visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
- Brisbane: The Consulate of Switzerland in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
- Darwin: The Consulate of Switzerland in Darwin, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 33 minutes)
- Hobart: The Consulate of Switzerland in Hobart, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
- Adelaide: The Consulate of Switzerland in Adelaide, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 33 minutes)
- Perth: The Consulate of Switzerland in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 3 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Consulate of Switzerland in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 300,419 | N/A |
| 2009 | 289,461 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 301,117 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 297,837 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 298,953 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 312,948 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 319,614 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 324,745 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 321,255 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 345,126 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 361,634 | 4.78% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Australia comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 194.41 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of May 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 17,792,680 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 26,703,478 | 17.8 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 136 | Switzerland has 10 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 130 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 12 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 319 | Swiss hosts 51 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 361,634.
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