Swiss visa for Icelandic citizens
A visa is NOT required for Icelandic passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Icelandic citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Icelandic 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 Iceland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Reykjavik: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Reykjavik, Iceland (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Iceland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iceland traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iceland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22,381 | N/A |
| 2009 | 21,564 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 22,433 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 22,188 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 22,272 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 23,314 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 23,811 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 24,193 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 23,933 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 25,711 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 26,941 | 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 & Iceland comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Iceland is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi). This means Iceland is 2.54 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 8,622,510 more people than the population of Iceland.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Iceland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Iceland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 352,333 | 8.6 million more people live in Switzerland than Iceland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 25 | Switzerland has 121 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iceland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 138 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 54 | Swiss hosts 214 more foreign missions than Iceland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iceland travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Iceland visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 26,941.
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