Turkish visa for Swiss citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Turkey in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Zurich: The Consulate General of Turkey in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Turkey in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 368,927 | N/A |
2009 | 391,748 | 6.19% |
2010 | 365,124 | -6.80% |
2011 | 365,124 | 0.00% |
2012 | 365,124 | 0.00% |
2013 | 391,748 | 7.29% |
2014 | 384,141 | -1.94% |
2015 | 380,338 | -0.99% |
2016 | 215,194 | -43.42% |
2017 | 206,479 | -4.05% |
2018 | 269,649 | 30.59% |
2019 | 311,107 | 15.37% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Switzerland comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 19.48 times smaller than Turkey.
As of May 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 79,105,452 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Turkey & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Turkey | Switzerland | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 8,910,798 | 79.1 million more people live in Turkey than Switzerland |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 146 | Turkey has 89 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 142 | Turkey passport holders visit 74 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 268 | Turkish hosts 18 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 311,107.
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Useful Information
- Ankara to Bern: 2813.44 km (1748.19 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024