Swiss visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Switzerland in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 11 minutes)
- Nantes: The Consulate of Switzerland in Nantes, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Lille: The Consulate of Switzerland in Lille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Nice: The Consulate of Switzerland in Nice, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Montpellier: The Consulate of Switzerland in Montpellier, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate of Switzerland in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Toulouse: The Consulate of Switzerland in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Besancon: The Consulate of Switzerland in Besancon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Annecy: The Consulate of Switzerland in Annecy, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Ajaccio: The Consulate of Switzerland in Ajaccio, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Marseille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 984,776 | N/A |
| 2009 | 975,397 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 909,745 | -6.73% |
| 2011 | 956,639 | 5.15% |
| 2012 | 900,366 | -5.88% |
| 2013 | 900,366 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 937,882 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 956,639 | 2.00% |
| 2016 | 900,366 | -5.88% |
| 2017 | 928,503 | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 919,124 | -1.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & France comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 13.86 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of April 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 56,937,119 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Switzerland & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 65,847,917 | 56.9 million fewer people live in Switzerland than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 267 | Switzerland has 121 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 143 | Switzerland passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 479 | Swiss hosts 211 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 919,124.
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Useful Information
- Bern to Paris: 604.27 km (375.48 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 15 minutes
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