Swiss visa for Belgian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belgian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
ID card valid".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belgian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement ID card valid" |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belgian 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 Belgium, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of Switzerland in Brussels, Belgium (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Liege: The Consulate of Switzerland in Liege, Belgium (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Antwerp: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Antwerp, Belgium (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Belgium for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belgium traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belgium) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,194 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76,305 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 79,378 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 78,513 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 78,807 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 82,496 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 84,254 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 85,606 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 84,686 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 90,979 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 95,330 | 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 & Belgium comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Belgium is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi). This means Belgium is 30.50% smaller than Switzerland.
As of April 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 2,882,802 fewer people than the population of Belgium.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Belgium’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Belgium | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 11,793,600 | 2.9 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Belgium |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 104 | Switzerland has 42 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belgium. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 144 | Switzerland passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 259 | Swiss hosts 9 more foreign missions than Belgium. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belgium travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Belgium visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 95,330.
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