Swiss visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Quebec: The Consulate of Switzerland in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate of Switzerland in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Halifax: The Consulate of Switzerland in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate of Switzerland in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 minutes)
- Calgary: The Consulate of Switzerland in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 4 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 83,498 | N/A |
| 2009 | 80,452 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 83,692 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 82,780 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 83,090 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 86,980 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 88,833 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 90,259 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 89,289 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 95,923 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 100,511 | 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 & Canada comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 230.12 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of November 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 30,446,836 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 39,421,679 | 30.4 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 144 | Switzerland has 2 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 129 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 469 | Swiss hosts 201 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 100,511.
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- Bern to Ottawa: 11495.21 km (7142.79 mi)
- Travel time: 23 hours 56 minutes
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