Swiss visa for Spanish citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish 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 Spain, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Switzerland in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Palma: The Consulate of Switzerland in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Valencia: The Consulate of Switzerland in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate of Switzerland in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Malaga: The Consulate of Switzerland in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Bilbao: The Consulate of Switzerland in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Algeciras: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Algeciras, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- San Sebastian: The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Sebastian, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
- Barcelona: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 2 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 162,691 | N/A |
2009 | 156,757 | -3.65% |
2010 | 163,069 | 4.03% |
2011 | 161,293 | -1.09% |
2012 | 161,897 | 0.37% |
2013 | 169,476 | 4.68% |
2014 | 173,086 | 2.13% |
2015 | 175,865 | 1.61% |
2016 | 173,975 | -1.07% |
2017 | 186,902 | 7.43% |
2018 | 195,842 | 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 & Spain comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 12.62 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of April 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 37,918,787 fewer people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Switzerland | Spain | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 46,829,585 | 37.9 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Spain |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 215 | Switzerland has 69 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 144 | Switzerland passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 492 | Swiss hosts 224 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 195,842.
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Useful Information
- Bern to Madrid: 1355.81 km (842.46 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 49 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024