Kyrgyz visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Kyrgyzstan for a short-term stay: 60 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Kyrgyzstan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 60 days |
| Evisa | Kyrgyzstan e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Kyrgyzstan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Kyrgyzstan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Kyrgyzstan.
If you are looking for Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan nearest your place of residence.
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 17 minutes)
Kyrgyzstan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Kyrgyzstan diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Kyrgyzstan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,922 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,651 | -6.91% |
| 2010 | 3,341 | -8.49% |
| 2011 | 4,347 | 30.11% |
| 2012 | 4,489 | 3.27% |
| 2013 | 5,354 | 19.27% |
| 2014 | 5,328 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 5,186 | -2.67% |
| 2016 | 4,141 | -20.15% |
| 2017 | 5,431 | 31.15% |
| 2018 | 5,457 | 0.48% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Kyrgyzstan & Switzerland comparison
Kyrgyzstan's area is approximately 191,800 km2 (74,054 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 4.85 times smaller than Kyrgyzstan.
As of April 2024, Kyrgyzstan's population is ~7.0 million people - 1,945,568 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Kyrgyzstan & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Kyrgyzstan | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 6,965,230 | 8,910,798 | 1.9 million fewer people live in Kyrgyzstan than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 31 | 146 | Kyrgyzstan has 115 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 28 | 142 | Kyrgyzstan passport holders visit 114 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 33 | 268 | Kyrgyz hosts 235 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Kyrgyzstan in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Kyrgyzstan in 2018 was approximately 5,457.
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