French visa for Swiss citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
Evisa | France e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France 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 France nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of France in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Zurich: The Consulate General of France in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 6,076,000 | N/A |
2009 | 6,014,000 | -1.02% |
2010 | 5,890,000 | -2.06% |
2011 | 6,262,000 | 6.32% |
2012 | 6,014,000 | -3.96% |
2013 | 6,386,000 | 6.19% |
2014 | 6,200,000 | -2.91% |
2015 | 5,952,000 | -4.00% |
2016 | 6,324,000 | 6.25% |
2017 | 6,324,000 | 0.00% |
2018 | 6,262,000 | -0.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Switzerland comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 13.86 times smaller than France.
As of March 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 56,937,119 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted France & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
France | Switzerland | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 8,910,798 | 56.9 million more people live in France than Switzerland |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 146 | France has 121 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 142 | France passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 268 | French hosts 211 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting France in 2018 was approximately 6,262,000.
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Useful Information
- Paris to Bern: 604.27 km (375.48 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 15 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024