Visa for people living in India/ Bhutan
On 27 Novemer 2008 the mixed committee of the JHA (Council of ministers for Justice and Home affairs) decided in Bruxelles that the Schengen and Dublin association agreements of Switzerland will be fully implemented as of Friday, December 12, 2008.
From this date on travellers holding valid Schengen visas will be accepted to enter Switzerland.
Swiss visas will still be valid for Switzerland until the date of expiry, even after the accession of Switzerland to Schengen, but they will not entitle to enter other Schengen states.The Embassy of Switzerland has started issuing Schengen visas since December 15, 2008.
Switzerland is a dream destination for people the world over, with its unique identity made by the diversity of its enchanting landscapes, from alpine peaks and glaciers to rolling green meadows and subtropical vegetation, from jingling streams to mirror-like lakes, from richly historic towns to exciting modern cities...Switzerland offers it all!
Visa Query Numbers:
Embassy, New Delhi: +91-11-26878537
Consulate General, Mumbai: +91-22-22884563-5 / 22831738
No Visa is required for Indian and foreign nationals holding a valid residence permit recognised by the Federal Office of Migration (see 'FOM List' on the right side of this page) or an EU or an EFTA country.
Anybody who wants to stay longer than 3 months has to apply for an authorization/ residence permit before leaving for Switzerland. Applicants who do not hold a national passport of their country of residence but are in possession of a refugee document should contact the Embassy to obtain information as to how a visa may be obtained.
Living and Working in Switzerland: Information regarding Entry, Stay, Permits, Labor Market etc. in Switzerland is available on the Website of the Federal Office of Migration.
Asylum in Switzerland: Seekers of asylum please note that as of 1.8.2003 the list of safe countries has been reviewed by the Federal Government of Switzerland. According to this list, India is considered a safe country. People who feel politically threatened have the possibility to file an asylum application. However, the application will not be considered unless there are concrete indications of persecution in the home country.
Residence in Liechtenstein: To find out the requirements and procedure, applicants with close family ties should contact: The Fremdenpolizei des Furstentums Liechtenstein, FL-9490 VADUZ
Important: Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Representation competent for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the competent Swiss Representation may be turned down. Kindly click on the place of your residence (for the last 6 months) to determine where to apply for your visa:
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Last modification: 11.08.2009