Switzerland Tourist Visa Requirements

About Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.

1. Swiss Visa Application form

Every applicant needs to fill his/her own visa application form. If a family of 4 is applying for Switzerland tourist visa then they will need to fill and sign 4 visa application forms. If there are minor children travelling with the parents then the parents need to sign the visa application forms for the children. Swiss visa application forms are available on the VFS website of the country you are applying to.

2. Photograph for Visa

Every visa applicant including minor children needs to furnish at least two identical photographs with the visa application. Generally one photograph is pasted on the visa application form and one is clipped on the passport with the application. The photograph must be:

·        Not older than 6 months

·        35*45 mm

·        The head should take 70-80 % of the photograph.

·        Colour photo with neutral expressions and white back ground.

3. Passport/s

A passport which is valid for 6 months or more and all the previous passports bound together with rubber bands.

4. Covering letter

A covering letter should state the purpose and duration of your visit in the Schengen area. A covering letter should include the details of the co-applicant, countries you will be staying in and who will be funding the trip. Covering letter should ideally be written on a letter head .

5. Travel Insurance

A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.

6. Purpose of Travel/Stay

If the trip is a package tour, attach detailed itinerary or an air ticket reservation displaying your return to India.

7. Funds

Applicant should produce documents showing enough money to support yourself and your family financially throughout your stay in the Schengen area. This can be the following:

·        A Bank account statement that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. Try to produce latest bank statement from the bank with seal and sign from the bank official. Some countries require 3 months bank statement and some require 6 months bank statement.

·        Bank account balance certificate with seal and sign of the bank.

·        Sponsorship letter by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to the Schengen. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months (some countries require attestation of sponsorship letter from local authorities).

·        A combination of your bank account statement and a letter of sponsorship.

8. Socio-professional situation

·        Income Tax returns of last 3 years.

·        Salary slips in case of employees.

·        Appointment letter.

·        Leave letter/No objection letter from the employer.

·        Profession certificate of registration.

·        Certification of registration of Company.

·        Gst registration.

·        Leave letter from school in case of students.

·        Any other document demonstrating the applicant’s personal links to the country of residence (e.g marriage certificate etc.).

9. Visa Fees

For Correct Information on Visa application fee please visit the Swiss Vfs Wesite:

  https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/india/english/#Tourist

10. Visa Application Form

For Correct Information on Visa Form visit the Swiss Vfs Wesite:

 https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/india/english/#Tourist

asrconsultingservices@gmail.com