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Documents for Switzerland Visa application
If the applicant is an employee of any firm:
i. Personal ITR for last 2 years
ii. Last three months’ salary slip
iii. Company and Personal Bank Statement of the last 3 months
iv. Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque
For first time travelers to Europe:
i. Personal interview
ii. ITR for 3 years
iii. Original Bank statement for the last 3 months with bank's seal and signature
iv. Business Correspondence
v. Qualification and salary slips
Please Note: If applying from the Visa application centre Bangalore:
i. Original Bank Statement for last six months with bank's seal & signature.
ii. ITR for last 3 years
iii. Proof of Occupation
If the applicant is Self Employed:
i. Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership Deed
ii. Brief Company Profile
iii. Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
If the applicant is Employed:
i. No Objection Certificate from employer
If the applicant is Student:
i. Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the dates of the trip
If the applicant is under 18, these documents also needs to be submitted:
i. If the applicant is travelling alone, an authorisation letter signed by both parents with their passports or a notarised affidavit signed by both parents is required.
Photo Specification For Switzerland Visa Application
· Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
· Photo size: 35x45mm.
· In color. No black and white
· Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
· Brightly colored background. Light grey is suggested.No patterns.
· The applicant should be looking straight at the camera.
· Neutral face expression. No smile and mouth closed
· Avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.
A Switzerland Schengen visa is a special kind of visa which allows you to travel among all the Schengen countries including Switzerland for a maximum period of upto 90 days. This is a traveller’s dream where with one visa you can travel to any of the other 25 Schengen countries along with Switzerland.
A Schengen Visa (issued by a consulate or embassy of a Schengen State) is valid for all 26 States of the Schengen Area (including the European territory of Switzerland), unless it is marked otherwise on the visa sticker. So you do not need another visa to enter or stay in the European territory of Switzerland. However, you must be in possession of documentary evidence for the reasons of your stay and your means of support. Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The Schengen Visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to your passport. The definition of “short stay” is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days in any period of 180 days. The precise length of validity of your Schengen Visa is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading “Duration of visit”. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading "Number of entries" by "1". A two-entry or a multiple-entry visa allows for two or several entries during the validity of the Schengen Visa. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "02" or "MULT" under the heading "Number of entries".
No, not necessarily all Schengen Visas will be granted for 90 days. You may get the Schengen Visa only for the number of days that you present in your travel itinerary and your flight & hotel bookings.
You are free to apply again for a Schengen Visa if your application has been refused earlier.
The Schengen Visa cover letter is a letter which summarizes your intent to travel to a country that is part of the Schengen area. In your cover letter you should explain: - the purpose of your trip - when and where you intend to travel - how your trip is going to be funded - day-by-day itinerary for your trip - duration of the trip
You cannot extend your Switzerland short-stay while in Switzerland except in special circumstances, and exceeding your permitted period of stay is considered an act of illegality or criminality. Instead, you must return to your home country within the permitted period of stay and apply for another Switzerland Visa if necessary.
A short-stay Schengen Visa allows you to enter and stay in a Switzerland territory for a maximum period of 90 days within a period of six months.
You may only submit your Schengen visa application 90 days before your date of departure. We recommend that you apply at least 20 working days before the date you wish to depart as certain types of travel purpose may take longer than usual to process. For instance, the processing time of your Schengen Visa Application will take between 5-15 working days from your appointment date.
Typically, a Switzerland Visa (Schengen Visa) takes anywhere from 10 to 15 days to process in the Switzerland Embassy/Consulate. The processing time for a Switzerland Visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion.
Applicants can check the status of Switzerland visa application online using the Switzerland VFS Reference number and Date of Birth. Kindly visit the Track Your Application section of the VFS Switzerland website.
Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Switzerland Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.
Every member of the family needs an individual appointment.
Schengen Visa must be applied from the Embassy / Consulate of the country where you will be staying for maximum number of days. If your stay has equal number of days in each country then you must apply to the Embassy / Consulate of the country which would serve as the first port of entry.
Schengen Visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the Schengen Visa.
According to the EU, a single-entry Schengen Visa allows entry to the Schengen area only once, meaning you are not permitted to re-enter the Schengen Area after leaving, while a multiple-entry Schengen Visa allows multiple entries into the Schengen Area within the visa’s validity period (90 days total within 180-day period).
Yes, applications by mail will not be accepted. The Schengen visa application should be presented in person because biometrical data must be recorded.
As from 2nd November 2015 following the introduction of the Visa Information System (VIS), all Schengen visa applicants in India have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography). The photograph can be digitally taken at the time of the application or scanned from an existing one. For subsequent applications within the 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS. In case of reasonable doubt regarding the identity of the applicant, the consulate will again collect fingerprints within the 5 year period specified above. Furthermore, the applicant may request that they be collected if, at the time when the application is lodged, it cannot be immediately confirmed that the fingerprints were collected within this 5 years period.
Embassy of Switzerland
Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
India
Phone (out of Switzerland) +41 584 844 869
Headquarters +91 11 4995 9500
International Cooperation +91 11 4995 9570
Fax (Headquarters) +91 11 4995 9509
Headquarters newdelhi@eda.admin.ch
Headquarters newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch
International Cooperation newdelhi.ccd@eda.admin.ch
Website: https://www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi
Monday 08.00 - 17.00
Tuesday 08.00 - 17.00
Wednesday 08.00 - 17.00
Thursday 08.00 - 17.00
Friday 08.00 - 14.00
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
Visiting hours (Consular Affairs)
Monday 08.30 - 11.30
Tuesday 08.30 - 11.30
Wednesday 08.30 - 11.30
Thursday 08.30 - 11.30
Friday 08.30 - 11.30
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
+91 11 4995 9520
Monday 14.00–16.00
Tuesday 14.00–16.00
Wednesday 14.00–16.00
Thursday 14.00–16.00
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
Consulate General of Switzerland
102 Maker Chambers IV, 10th floor
222, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
India
Phone
Headquarters +91 22 2285 8161
Headquarters mumbai@eda.admin.ch
Civil status matters mumbai.civilstatus@eda.admin.ch
Consulate General of Switzerland
No. 26, Crescent Park
Resthouse Crescent Road
Bengaluru 560 001
India
Phone
Headquarters +91 80 4941 2000
Headquarters bangalore@eda.admin.ch
In a stunning location, perched on a peninsula of the River Aare, the Swiss capital of Bern exudes old world charm, and the city's medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling along the cobbled streets, visitors can explore the tallest cathedral in Switzerland, with panoramic views from its tower; 16th-century fountains; the Zytglogge medieval clock tower with moving puppets; and six kilometers of shopping arcades, called "Lauben" by the locals. The Rose Garden (Rosengarten) offers beautiful views of the old town center.
On the shores of Lake Geneva, near Montreux, the Chateau de Chillon (Chillon Castle) has inspired artists and writers for centuries. Lord Byron, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Victor Hugo are among the luminaries who have written about this architectural treasure.
Nestled between Lake Thun to the west and Lake Brienz to the east, Interlaken is one of Switzerland's most popular summer holiday resorts. In the center of town, Höhematte is a marvel of urban planning with 35 acres of open space. Flower gardens, hotels, and cafés surround the Höheweg, the main boulevard through here with breathtaking vistas of the mountains. The mighty peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau tower above the town providing excellent opportunities for alpine adventures. Hiking, climbing, abseiling, and kayaking are prime pursuits.
One of the most popular things to do in the beautiful Bernese Oberland is the train journey to Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe," with an observation terrace and scientific observatory perched at 3,454 meters. The longest glacier in Europe, the Great Aletsch Glacier begins at Jungfraujoch, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous Eiger Trail from the Eiger glacier station to Alpiglen clings to the rocks at the foot of the north face.
Lake Geneva, Europe's largest Alpine lake, straddles the Swiss/French border, and laps at the shores of some of Switzerland's most popular cities. The city of Geneva (in French Genève; in German Genf) sits between pretty snow-capped peaks at the point where the Rhône spills into Lake Geneva.
Lake Lugano lies on the Swiss/Italian border in Ticino, Switzerland's only official Italian-speaking canton, and offers a tantalizing taste of the Mediterranean. Citrus, figs, palms, and pomegranates flourish in the mild climate here—even as snow-capped peaks beckon in the distance. In the towns around Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore to the west, the feel of Italy is unmistakable in the architecture, the piazzas, and the passion for fine food, which spills over the Italian borders from the south, east, and west.
Imagine a sparkling blue lake surrounded by mountains, a car-free medieval old town, covered bridges, waterfront promenades, frescoed historic buildings, and sun-splashed plazas with bubbling fountains. No wonder Lucerne (in German, Luzern) is a top spot for tourists. Famed for its music concerts, this quintessential Swiss town lures renowned soloists, conductors, and orchestras to its annual International Music Festival. The Culture and Convention Center is home to one of the world's leading concert halls.
Right on the shore of Lake Thun and surrounded by a 2.5-hectare park, this 13th-century castle is one of the most breathtaking in Switzerland. Because Oberhofen Castle changed hands many times through the centuries, and new owners kept adding rooms to it, the result is a magical mix of many styles: Bernese Baroque-style buildings, Romantic style facades, and Prussian-inspired exotic new areas (including a library and a smoking room).
Mirror-like lakes, glaciers, jagged peaks, alpine forests, and oodles of sunshine make St. Moritz one of the world's top mountain destinations and a must-have on your list of things to do in Switzerland. Palatial hotels and pricey restaurants are par for the course at this chic resort town, which has hosted two winter Olympics.
Founded in 1914, Swiss National Park in the Engadine Valley is the oldest reserve in the Alps. The park sits right on the border with Italy and encompasses more than 170 square kilometers of flower-dotted hollows, fast-flowing rivers, and limestone crags. The scenery is especially dramatic in winter, when the forested mountains are covered in a blanket of snow, and the views from the cross-country ski trails are stunning.
One of the very few railway lines in the world designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listing, the Albula/Bernina line on the Rheatian Railways offers a majestic ride not to be missed. The route extends throughout the Albula and Bernina landscapes, covering 122 kilometers and winding through almost 200 bridges, the Graubünden mountains, and a number of tunnels and viaducts along the way.
The Matterhorn, Switzerland's iconic pointed peak is one of the highest mountains in the Alps. On the border with Italy, this legendary peak rises to 4,478 meters, and its four steep faces lie in the direction of the compass points. The first summiting in 1865 ended tragically when four climbers fell to their death during the descent. Today, thousands of experienced climbers come here each summer.
Spanning 150 meters, the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) at Schaffhausen are the largest falls in Central Europe. The best time to visit is during June and July when the mountain snow melts, and the falls swell in volume to spill over a 21-meter-high ledge of Jurassic limestone.
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, a major transportation hub, and a top starting point for travelers. The city lies at the northwestern end of Lake Zurich astride the river Limmat. Beyond its buttoned-up façade, this affluent banking capital boasts a rich line-up of cultural treasures.
A great place to begin a walking tour is the cobbled streets of the Old Town with its quaint shops, cafés, and galleries. Mile-long Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe's finest shopping strands, beckons with designer stores selling fashion, watches, and jewelry.
