Swiss visa for Brazilian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Brazilian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Brazilian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Brazilian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Brazilian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Brazilian 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 Brazil, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Brasilia: The Embassy of Switzerland in Brasilia, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Recife: The Consulate of Switzerland in Recife, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Porto Alegre: The Consulate of Switzerland in Porto Alegre, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Manaus: The Consulate of Switzerland in Manaus, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Salvador: The Consulate of Switzerland in Salvador, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Florianopolis: The Consulate of Switzerland in Florianopolis, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Curitiba: The Consulate of Switzerland in Curitiba, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Belo Horizonte: The Consulate of Switzerland in Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Fortaleza: The Consulate of Switzerland in Fortaleza, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Rio de Janeiro: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Sao Paulo: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
- Joinville: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Joinville, Brazil (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Brazil for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Brazil traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Brazil) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 68,950 | N/A |
| 2009 | 66,435 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 69,110 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 68,357 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 68,614 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 71,826 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 73,356 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 74,533 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 73,732 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 79,211 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 83,000 | 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 & Brazil comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Brazil is approximately 8,358,140 km2 (3,227,094 sq mi). This means Brazil is 211.51 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 211,236,713 fewer people than the population of Brazil.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Brazil’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Brazil | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 220,211,556 | 211.2 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Brazil |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 205 | Switzerland has 59 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Brazil. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 129 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 502 | Swiss hosts 234 fewer foreign missions than Brazil. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Brazil travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Brazil visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 83,000.
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