Swiss visa for Kosovo citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Kosovo passport holders visiting Switzerland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Kosovo citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Kosovo citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Kosovo citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Kosovo 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 Kosovo, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Pristina: The Embassy of Switzerland in Pristina, Kosovo (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Kosovo for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kosovo traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Kosovo) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | N/A |
| 2009 | 83 | -3.49% |
| 2010 | 86 | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 85 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 86 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 90 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 92 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 93 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 92 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 99 | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 104 | 5.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Kosovo comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Kosovo is approximately 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi). This means Kosovo is 3.63 times smaller than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 7,008,025 more people than the population of Kosovo.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Kosovo’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Kosovo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 1,966,818 | 7.0 million more people live in Switzerland than Kosovo |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 3 | Switzerland has 143 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kosovo. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 0 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 142 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 10 | Swiss hosts 258 more foreign missions than Kosovo. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Kosovo travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Kosovo visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 104.
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