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Passport Atlas

Switzerland passport to Russia

Switzerland passport holders need an eVisa for Russia, applied for online before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Russia lets 66 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Switzerland is not one of them.
  • Switzerland passports get “eVisa” at 25 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Russia passports get “Visa required” in Switzerland.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

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Flight corridor

Direct flights

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandRussiaRussia
Typical duration
3.5 hours
From
GVA · ZRH
To
DME · LED · SVO

Airlines Swiss International Air Lines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Switzerland

Country profile

Capital

Bern

Population

9.1 million

Area

41,290 km²

Currency

Swiss franc CHF

Languages

French, Italian, Swiss German

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

2.8 million · 2024

Migrant share

31.1%

Ethnic groups · 2020

  • Swiss69.2%
  • other16.7%
  • German4.2%
  • Italian3.2%
  • Portuguese2.5%
  • French2.1%
  • Other2.1%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Russia

Country profile

Capital

Moscow

Population

146 million

Area

17,100,000 km²

Currency

Russian ruble RUB

Languages

Russian

Time zone

UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00

Foreign-born

7.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

5.3%

Ethnic groups · 2010

  • Russian77.7%
  • other10.2%
  • unspecified3.9%
  • Tatar3.7%
  • Ukrainian1.4%
  • Bashkir1.1%
  • Other2%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C / Type F

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 102 · Ambulance 103

Dialing code

+7

Airports

DME · SVO · LED · VKO

Highlights

  • Kremlin
  • St. Basil's Cathedral
  • Luzhniki Stadium
  • Lenin's Mausoleum
  • Veliky Ustyug
  • Ostankino Tower

Switzerland · eVisa

FAQ

Does a Switzerland passport need a visa for Russia?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Russia immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Russia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Russia mission.

What about a Russia passport entering Switzerland?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

How do you apply for Russia as a visitor?

Unified eVisa:Often 16 days, single entry。Apply on the MFA eVisa site; enter via listed ports.

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