Visas
In 2024, Switzerland issued 565,362 Schengen visas – more in summer than during the winter months.
Schengen visas are issued for stays of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days. In addition, Switzerland issued 59,604 national visas for long-term stays (over 90 days).
The main reasons for theses stays were tourism, business and visiting family and friends.
The largest number of visas was issued to people from India, followed by China and Saudi Arabia.