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  Visa Notes & Fees - Swiss Confederation
   
 
 

Get all the details on visa rules and visa information. From details on Business visas to Tourist visas, rules on visitor policies, visa fees and visa forms, find all the information you're looking for right here.

NOTE: As the peak season has started, travel agents need to take an appointment through VFS helpline to submit the application.

Schengen State :   Please read this note for all Schengen Countries.

Schengen Territory:   Indian Nationals can obtain short stay visa for a period ranging from one to ninety days, valid for all countries of the Schengen Territory i.e. Austria, Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland. The Schengen Convention is a great step towards freedom of circulation of people. Foreigners bearing a valid stay permit delivered by one of the Schengen states can leave and later re-enter the Schengen Territory without having to ask for a visa again, on condition that they have a valid passport and relevant travel document and a multiple entry visa. Application for visas have to be submitted with the competent Consular authorities, which are to be determined according to the following criter

•  If the Applicant intends to stay in one Country only, the application should be submitted at the Representation of the same Country.

•  If the Applicant wishes to travel to several Member States, the application should be submitted at the Representation of the Country where the main purpose of travel lies, determined by the duration of the stay.

•  If the main destination cannot be ascertained, the Country of the first port of entry into Schengen Territory is regarded as the competent Consular office for processing the application.

•  Long term visas are still subject to the laws of the Country of Destination. They must be applied for at the Consular Authorities of the concerned Member States.

 

Tourist

•  Visa application (completed and signed by the holder of the passport submitted)

•  National passport valid at least 3 months beyond the date of return, with available pages for visa

•  Copy of the valid visas (if any)

•  Your previous passport if available.

•  Clear photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.

•  2 new passport sized photographs (size 35-40mm in width, no copy or scanned photograph; close-up 80% of the photograph).

•  A covering letter on a business letterhead from your employer/company stating your position and the length of your service and no objection certificate for the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen countries, mentioning the dates and the purpose of the trip.

•  If an applicant is submitting the applications of his/her family, then all applications must have a copy of the covering letter.

•  Evidence of sufficient financial means and proof of accommodation in Switzerland/Schengen Countries (e.g. hotel confirmation, bookings of the entire stay, receipt of paid package tour). A copy of the confirmed return ticket to India or confirmation of reservation.

•  A copy of the confirmed return ticket to India or confirmation of reservation.

•  Visas for UK and U.S.A to be obtained first in case the applicant visits any of these countries before Switzerland/Schengen Countries.

•  Personal & company's Income Tax Returns for last 2 years

•  Latest 3 months personal & company's bank statements

•  Business registration certificate/Partnership Deed/Proof of proprietorship.

•  For employees: Latest 3 months salary slips and salary bank account statements.

•  For children (under 18 years of age) travelling alone, an authorisation letter signed by both parents with their passports or a notarised affidavit signed by both parents is required.

•  A copy of the identity card and no objection certificate from the school, institute or college for the planned trip to Switzerland mentioning the dates of the trip.

•  A copy and original marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages of the concerned State, duly legalised by the competent State Home Ministry or names of spouses endorsed on the passports.

•  If you have been refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission in the last 2 years: Refusal notice or a written explanation about reason for trip and refusal is to be submitted.

•  Overseas Medical Insurance policy.

•  Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person

•  Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and / or emergency hospital treatment

•  The insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory.

•  Applicants who wish to apply for a six months or one year multiple entry visa are not obliged to provide a 365 (180) day coverage. It will be sufficient to submit an insurance policy covering the first journey. In addition to that a declaration for covering further journeys accordingly needs to be filled and signed by the applicant.

•  Processing time is minimum 7 to 10 working days.

•  The visa is processed through VFS in New Delhi .

For visitors:   Apart from the above mentioned documents, an Invitation Letter by the Host in Switzerland mentioning the name of the Applicant/s , the duration of their stay and taking guarantee of expenses, should be provided. A copy of the Host's Swiss passport or (if he/ she is not a Swiss) Residence Permit and Indian passport (first & last page) should also directly be sent to the Embassy by fax. (Fax No.91-11-26870652).

Family Visit:   A Guarantee form, issued by the Embassy should be sent to the Sponsor in Switzerland . He/ she needs to approach the Cantonal Police for Foreigners for the visa. If approved, the Authorities will send the approval directly to the Embassy. A copy will be sent to the Sponsor. Visa is issued according to the confirmation of entry and exit on the air ticket and according to valid neighbouring visas. Processing time is 3 working days.

Honeymoon couples:   The original Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages of the concerned State and duly legalized by the competent State Home Ministry and Ministry of External Affairs is needed. Alternatively, the names of spouses should be endorsed in the passports. The Wedding Invitation Card as well as 5 marriage photographs with couple and family (will be returned) are also to be submitted along with the visa application.

For Events:   An Invitation by the Event Host in Switzerland mentioning the Name of the Applicant, the duration of his/ her stay and guaranteeing to bear the expenses (if it be the case) is required. One such copy is to be attached with application and another should be directly sent to the Embassy by fax by the Invitee in Switzerland .

Business

•  Visa application (completed and signed by the holder of the passport submitted)

•  National passport valid at least 3 months beyond the date of return, with available pages for visa sticker and of "standard" quality (not damaged, torn, faded, etc.)

•  Your previous passport if available.

•  Clear photocopy of the first and last page of the passport.

•  Copy of the valid visas (if any).

•  2 new passport sized photographs (size 35-40mm in width, no copy or scanned photograph; close-up 80% of the photograph). One photograph should be pasted on the form and the other photo to be given along with the application. Stapled or pinned photographs would not be accepted.

•  A letter from your employer stating your position, your length of service, the reason for your visit and, if your expenses are being covered by your employer.

•  A copy of the invitation letter from the host organisation on its business letterhead has to be sent directly to the embassy on +91 11 26870652 or by e-mail at visa@ndh.rep.admin.ch .

•  Visas for UK and U.S.A to be obtained first in case the applicant visits any of these countries before Switzerland/Schengen Countries.

•  If you have been refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission in the last 2 years: Written explanation about reason for trip and refusal.

•  Overseas Medical Insurance policy.

•  Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and / or emergency hospital treatment

•  The insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory.

•  Applicants who wish to apply for a six months or one year multiple entry visa are not obliged to provide a 365 (180) day coverage. It will be sufficient to submit an insurance policy covering the first journey. In addition to that a declaration for covering further journeys accordingly needs to be filled and signed by the applicant.

•  A copy of the confirmed return ticket to India or confirmation of reservation.

•  Personal and company's Income Tax Returns (for the last 2 years) and bank statements for the latest 3 months.

•  For employees: salary slips, salary bank account statements (latest 3 months) and personal income Tax Returns for the last 2 years.

•  Business correspondence.

•  Qualification certificates, company's registration, partnership deed, proof of proprietorship etc.

•  Processing time is minimum 7 to 10 working days.

•  The visa is processed through VFS in New Delhi .

NOTE: Nationals holding a valid authorisation to live in Schengen Countries or EFTA States , Andorra , Monaco , San Marino do not require a Schengen visa.

 
     
   
 
     
 
   
 
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