British visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 38 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 783,360 | N/A |
| 2009 | 775,680 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 783,360 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 768,000 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 832,000 | 8.33% |
| 2013 | 807,000 | -3.00% |
| 2014 | 864,000 | 7.06% |
| 2015 | 872,000 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 940,000 | 7.80% |
| 2017 | 989,000 | 5.21% |
| 2018 | 808,000 | -18.30% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Switzerland comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 6.12 times smaller than United Kingdom.
As of April 2024, United Kingdom's population is ~69.3 million people - 60,414,396 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 69,325,194 | 8,910,798 | 60.4 million more people live in United Kingdom than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 146 | United Kingdom has 76 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 139 | 142 | United Kingdom passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 268 | British hosts 80 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 808,000.
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