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Application for Schengen visa and procedure

The Embassy of Switzerland in Kazakhstan have outsourced the application process for short-term visas (so called Schengen visas) to the external service provider VFS Global.

Our external service provider will support you during the application process. VFS Global is responsible for receiving your visa application, checking the completeness and acceptability of your application form and application documents, collecting biometric data, receiving the visa fee and other fees (service fee and optional fees) and returning your passport. The decision whether or not to issue a visa is taken by the Swiss Embassy only, VFS Global is not involved in the decision.

The earliest you can file a visa application: 6 months before your intended trip.

The latest you can file a visa application: at most 15 days before your intended trip.

For detailed information on visa please refer to the Webpage of  VFS Global Kazakhstan

For Tajikistan please refer to the webpage of SDC Consular Agency, Dushanbe and read the information on procedure carefully.
 

Mobile Visa Service, for your safety & convenience, you can apply for a visa from a location or your choice with Visa At Your Doorsteep. (This service is only available in Kazakhstan.)

To book an appointment for Mobile Visa Service, visit www.vfsglobal.com/vayd

As a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended.

Some Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here:

List of countries

It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey.  

The reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form.

You have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration.

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Biometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording.  

If you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance.

Citizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members

If you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing.

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Last update 28.11.2024