Switzerland Visa

If you are planning to move in Switzerland for business or visit know how to get a Switzerland visa. Visa is an official permit to get entry to a Switzerland. Visitors from some countries are not required to possess a visa for stays up to 90 days in Switzerland. These countries are

EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US Countries in South and Central America (except Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) Caribbean island states (except Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti) Countries of Croatia, Cyprus, Israel, Kiribati, Andorra, Brunei, Korea (Rep. Of), Estonia, Fiji, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Czech Republic,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tuvalu and Vatican City
• Countries of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Serbia & Montenegro do not need a visa if they are citizens of Canada, Iceland, Norway, USA or EU countries.

A resident who does not belong to the above countries or planning to stay in Switzerland for more than 90 days must require a visa.


If you require a Switzerland visa apply to the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland covering your region. Generally it takes only 24 hours to issue the Switzerland visa if you submit all valid documents along with the application form. Visitors are recommended to apply for the visa 1 week prior to their journey. Sometimes the entire procedure may take 6 to 10 weeks for the Switzerland authorities' approval.

Documents required for Switzerland visa

• 3 copies of completely filled application form
• 1 recent passport size photo
• At least 3 months valid passport or travel documents
• Evidence of sufficient fund to support yourself in Switzerland in the form of recent bank statement
• Letter of confirmation from the employer
• In case of student visa a letter of acceptance from the concerned academic institution
• Visa fees, the amount depends on your nationality

Your Switzerland visa application form along with the enclosed documents must clearly state duration of your stay in Switzerland and the purpose of your visit. The Switzerland embassy has the right to disapprove your visa application.