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Visa and Entry Regulations for people living in the UK

Visa and Entry Regulations for Switzerland (Schengen-Visa) for people living in the UK


Please note that before visiting the Embassy of Switzerland for visa matters you are required to make an appointment by calling the following premium rate number:
0906 577 1222

Link: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/ Swiss Visa VFS Global 

Embassy of Switzerland
Visa Section
16–18 Montagu Place
London W1H 2BQ

Underground: Marble Arch, Baker Street, Edgware Road

General Information

  • Please refer to the above link: Swiss Visa VFS Global
  • Visa inquiries may be made either through the premium rate number 0906 577 1222 answered by a member of staff at the Swiss Visa Centre, from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:30 or via the following email address:  visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com
  • Calls to the premium rate number will be charged at £1.50 per minute
  • No appointment is required to pick up the passport with the visa on
    the following working day.
  • For postal applications please click “Postal application” on the right-hand-side
    of this webpage. Applications sent directly to this Embassy will not be dealt with.
  • NEW: for inquiries regarding work- and residence-permits as well as study- or
    spouse-visas please click the link “Inquiries regarding work-permit, student-visa, residence-permit ” on the right-hand side of this webpage.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday (except British and Swiss public holidays) 09:00-10:00

Important: Please note that visa applications can only be accepted at the Embassy by prior appointment through the Swiss Visa Centre on the premium rate number 0906 577 1222 from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:30.