Italian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy 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 Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Italy in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Fraunenfeld: The Consulate General of Italy in Fraunenfeld, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Lausanne: The Consulate General of Italy in Lausanne, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Rapperswil: The Consulate General of Italy in Rapperswil, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Sion: The Consulate General of Italy in Sion, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Wettingen: The Consulate General of Italy in Wettingen, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Zurich: The Consulate General of Italy in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Lugano: The Consulate General of Italy in Lugano, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Italy in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Chur: The Consulate General of Italy in Chur, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Basel: The Consulate General of Italy in Basel, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,896,067 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,983,827 | 3.03% |
| 2010 | 2,866,814 | -3.92% |
| 2011 | 3,071,587 | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 3,013,080 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 2,954,574 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 2,779,054 | -5.94% |
| 2015 | 2,983,827 | 7.37% |
| 2016 | 2,837,561 | -4.90% |
| 2017 | 3,013,080 | 6.19% |
| 2018 | 2,925,321 | -2.91% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Switzerland comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 7.44 times smaller than Italy.
As of April 2024, Italy's population is ~60.1 million people - 51,188,257 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Italy & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 60,099,055 | 8,910,798 | 51.2 million more people live in Italy than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 146 | Italy has 63 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 146 | 142 | Italy passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 268 | Italian hosts 281 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 2,925,321.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 21 minutes
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