Austrian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Austria for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Austria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Austria e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Austria visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Austria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Austria.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Austria.
If you are looking for Austria 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 Austria nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Austria in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Basel: The Consulate of Austria in Basel, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Lugano: The Consulate of Austria in Lugano, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Lucerne: The Consulate of Austria in Lucerne, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Chur: The Consulate of Austria in Chur, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Zurich: The Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Austria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Austria diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Austria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,296,563 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,296,563 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 1,322,756 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 1,296,563 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 1,348,949 | 4.04% |
| 2013 | 1,244,177 | -7.77% |
| 2014 | 1,309,660 | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 1,400,251 | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 1,414,253 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 1,414,253 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,358,243 | -3.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Austria & Switzerland comparison
Austria's area is approximately 82,409 km2 (31,818 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 2.09 times smaller than Austria.
As of April 2024, Austria's population is ~9.2 million people - 300,945 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Austria & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Austria | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,211,743 | 8,910,798 | 300945 more people live in Austria than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 146 | Austria has 48 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 142 | Austria passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 280 | 268 | Austrian hosts 12 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Austria in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Austria in 2018 was approximately 1,358,243.
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