To visit the glaciers and the experience the beauty of the land of alps, Switzerland, Indians need a Schengen Visa. Switzerland is a part of the Schengen countries from 2008. Read on to find out the prerequisites for applying for a Swiss Visa.
Documents Required for Switzerland visa
There are certain mandatory documents required for applying a Schengen visa to visit Switzerland, which is as follows:
- You will need two-passport size photograph with a precise white background. 80% of your photograph must cover your face.
- Your passport which must have at least three months validity from the date of expected return.
- Your passport must also have two blank pages for stamping the visa that you are applying for.
- A photocopy of your return tickets. It is not mandatory to show the return tickets unless needed.
- A travel medical insurance worth 30000 Euros covering Switzerland and Schengen areas.
- A covering letter explaining the purpose of your visit to Switzerland and the duration of the stay to be carried.
- Your flight ticket booking for arrival at Switzerland.
- A copy of the hotel reservation for your accommodation during your stay.
- You can submit an invitation letter from family or friends residing in Switzerland for a tourist visa.
- Your bank statements with at least details of last six months transactions
Note - We do not provide Business or Work visa.
Steps for Switzerland visa Application
The Schengen visa allows you to move freely across the Schengen region countries. You can make use of our visa processing services and their friendly staff for quick and hassle-free work on getting your Schengen visa.
- Get your Schengen visa application form online.
- Make sure about the type of visa you are applying. Tourists usually need a short-stay Schengen Visa.
- The first and the foremost step is to download the Schengen application form online and duly fill it by printing a hard-copy.
- Attach two-passport size photograph to the visa application form.
- Pay the relevant fee designated for Schengen visa.
- Submit the documents and wait for the interview date.
Points to remember
- Your Swiss visa is extendable only if special reasons arise during your stay, and not otherwise.
- You can apply for a Swiss visa for three months or 90 days before your intended visit date.
- You cannot submit your applications 3 months before your visit to the Schengen states.
- The processing period for your visa application may vary between 3-15 days from the date of submitting the application.
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