Swiss visa for Danish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Danish passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Danish citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Danish 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 Denmark, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of Switzerland in Copenhagen, Denmark (Working hours: Close now)
- Aarhus: The Consulate of Switzerland in Aarhus, Denmark (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Denmark for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Denmark traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Denmark) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 36,154 | N/A |
| 2009 | 34,835 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 36,238 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 35,843 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 35,977 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 37,661 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 38,464 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 39,081 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 38,661 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 41,534 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 43,520 | 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 & Denmark comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Denmark is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi). This means Denmark is 7.37% larger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 3,081,278 more people than the population of Denmark.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Denmark’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Denmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 5,893,565 | 3.1 million more people live in Switzerland than Denmark |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 89 | Switzerland has 57 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Denmark. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 145 | Switzerland passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 160 | Swiss hosts 108 more foreign missions than Denmark. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Denmark travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Denmark visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 43,520.
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