South African visa for Swiss citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa 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 South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 20 minutes)
- Geneva: The Consulate of South Africa in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 20 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 123,737 | N/A |
2009 | 90,455 | -26.90% |
2010 | 104,155 | 15.15% |
2011 | 107,573 | 3.28% |
2012 | 118,525 | 10.18% |
2013 | 123,027 | 3.80% |
2014 | 123,182 | 0.13% |
2015 | 114,862 | -6.75% |
2016 | 129,568 | 12.80% |
2017 | 132,677 | 2.40% |
2018 | 135,089 | 1.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Switzerland comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 30.70 times smaller than South Africa.
As of March 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 53,434,496 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted South Africa & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 8,910,798 | 53.4 million more people live in South Africa than Switzerland |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 146 | South Africa has 22 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 142 | South Africa passport holders visit 75 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 268 | South African hosts 71 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 135,089.
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