Swiss visa for Swedish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swedish passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swedish citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swedish 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 Sweden, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Stockholm: The Embassy of Switzerland in Stockholm, Sweden (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 4 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Sweden for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sweden traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sweden) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 105,018 | N/A |
| 2009 | 101,187 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 105,262 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 104,115 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 104,505 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 109,397 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 111,728 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 113,521 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 112,301 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 120,646 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 126,416 | 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 & Sweden comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Sweden is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi). This means Sweden is 10.38 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 1,442,548 fewer people than the population of Sweden.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Sweden’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Sweden | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 10,417,391 | 1.4 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Sweden |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 118 | Switzerland has 28 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sweden. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 145 | Switzerland passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 222 | Swiss hosts 46 more foreign missions than Sweden. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sweden travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Sweden visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 126,416.
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Useful Information
- Bern to Stockholm: 1690.11 km (1050.19 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 31 minutes
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