Japanese visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan 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 Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Japan in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 9 minutes)
- Zurich: The Consulate General of Japan in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 9 minutes)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Japan in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 9 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 107,728 | N/A |
| 2009 | 87,591 | -18.69% |
| 2010 | 111,082 | 26.82% |
| 2011 | 80,225 | -27.78% |
| 2012 | 107,818 | 34.39% |
| 2013 | 133,696 | 24.00% |
| 2014 | 173,028 | 29.42% |
| 2015 | 254,607 | 47.15% |
| 2016 | 310,116 | 21.80% |
| 2017 | 370,114 | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 402,377 | 8.72% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Switzerland comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 9.23 times smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 116,047,945 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Japan & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 8,910,798 | 116.0 million more people live in Japan than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 146 | Japan has 101 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 142 | Japan passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 268 | Japanese hosts 153 more foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 402,377.
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