EstoniaSwitzerland: Visa-free

EstoniaSwitzerland

Do Estonia passport holders need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa-free

No. Estonia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Switzerland for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,794 km, straight line (~2h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Switzerland138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Estonia passport holders need a visa for Switzerland?

No. Estonia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Switzerland for tourism.

How far is Switzerland from Estonia?

About 1,794 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Switzerland?

Swiss franc (CHF).

What is the emergency number in Switzerland?

112 / 117 / 118 / 140 / 1414 / 144 / 145.

What time zone is Switzerland in?

Zurich (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Bern?

Bern Airport (BRN), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Switzerland without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Switzerland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Estonia

Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital city of Tallinn, along with the city of Tartu, are the country's two largest urban areas. The Estonian language, of the Finnic family, is the official language and the first language of the majority of nearly 1.4 million people. Estonia is one of the least populous member states of the European Union.

CapitalTallinn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.4M

Area45,227 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesEstonian

Calling code+372

Drives on theright

TimezoneTallinn (UTC+3)

Nearest airportLennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,418 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.7M (2020)

Climate in Tallinn

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Tallinn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.3°C	0.7°C	53mm	71h
February	3.2°C	-0.9°C	98mm	128h
March	4.8°C	-1.2°C	45mm	222h
April	7.7°C	1°C	49mm	330h
May	12.8°C	4.3°C	60mm	401h
June	20.8°C	12°C	75mm	420h
July	19.5°C	12.2°C	138mm	421h
August	20.4°C	13.1°C	67mm	356h
September	17.1°C	11°C	56mm	247h
October	11.6°C	7°C	63mm	180h
November	6.8°C	3.3°C	70mm	92h
December	1.6°C	-1.6°C	38mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Struve Geodetic Arc
Tallinn Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026jõululaupäev

December 25, 2026esimene jõulupüha

December 26, 2026teine jõulupüha

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About Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central, Western, and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and Italy to the south. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura Mountains; the Alps cover most of the country's territory, whereas the majority of its 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts many of the largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, and Lucerne.

CapitalBern

RegionWestern Europe

Population9.1M

Area41,284 km²

CurrencySwiss franc (1 USD ≈ 0.82 CHF)

LanguagesFrench, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh

Calling code+41

Drives on theright

TimezoneZurich (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBern Airport (BRN), 5 km

Emergency number112 / 117 / 118 / 140 / 1414 / 144 / 145

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$114,769 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.8M (2019)

Climate in Bern

Warmest August, coolest January, driest January, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Bern, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.5°C	-2.5°C	35mm	221h
February	9.6°C	0.9°C	114mm	185h
March	9.6°C	0°C	68mm	270h
April	17.2°C	5.1°C	40mm	345h
May	17.7°C	7.2°C	94mm	330h
June	19.9°C	11.3°C	177mm	305h
July	23.9°C	14°C	79mm	385h
August	24.1°C	14.2°C	131mm	320h
September	20.2°C	10.7°C	53mm	299h
October	12.5°C	5.2°C	183mm	191h
November	8.9°C	1.1°C	40mm	205h
December	4.2°C	-1.5°C	122mm	128h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Switzerland is a mountainous country known globally for its neutrality, democracy, and almost-legendary affluence: Switzerland has one of the highest standards of living in the world, and prices to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey of Saint Gall
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Glarus thrust
Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area
La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
Lavaux
Monte San Giorgio
Monte San Giorgio site fossils
Old City of Bern
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

December 25, 2026Weihnachten

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