Swiss visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian 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 Russian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian 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 Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Switzerland in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
- Novosibirsk: The Consulate of Switzerland in Novosibirsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 33 minutes)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 243,607 | N/A |
| 2009 | 243,607 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 241,096 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 263,699 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 238,584 | -9.52% |
| 2013 | 253,653 | 6.32% |
| 2014 | 332,775 | 31.19% |
| 2015 | 243,607 | -26.80% |
| 2016 | 258,676 | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 251,142 | -2.91% |
| 2018 | 243,607 | -3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Russia comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 414.44 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 137,251,487 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 146,226,330 | 137.3 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 242 | Switzerland has 96 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 78 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 64 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 242 | Swiss hosts 26 more foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 243,607.
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