Swiss visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Switzerland in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Padua: The Consulate of Switzerland in Padua, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Venice: The Consulate of Switzerland in Venice, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Genoa: The Consulate of Switzerland in Genoa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Naples: The Consulate of Switzerland in Naples, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bari: The Consulate of Switzerland in Bari, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bergamo: The Consulate of Switzerland in Bergamo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Consulate of Switzerland in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Catania: The Consulate of Switzerland in Catania, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Cagliari: The Consulate of Switzerland in Cagliari, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bologna: The Consulate of Switzerland in Bologna, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Milan: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Turin: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Turin, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 950,620 | N/A |
| 2009 | 904,917 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 877,495 | -3.03% |
| 2011 | 895,776 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 923,198 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 941,479 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 914,058 | -2.91% |
| 2015 | 877,495 | -4.00% |
| 2016 | 868,355 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 904,917 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 895,776 | -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 & Italy comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 7.44 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of April 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 51,188,257 fewer people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 60,099,055 | 51.2 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 209 | Switzerland has 63 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 146 | Switzerland passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 549 | Swiss hosts 281 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 895,776.
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