Since August 3, 2015, the Embassy of Switzerland in Antananarivo offers two free components to apply for a visa, including:

• the online application and
  
• the online appointment
  

The website www.swiss-visa.ch  acts as an entry point to:

• fill in the online visa application form for free: "Online application".
• make an appointment to submit the visa application to the Swiss Embassy: "Make an appointment".
  

All supporting documents related to the application must be physically brought to the Swiss Embassy together with the printed version of the visa application form when submitting the application.

The deadline for submitting the application is 3 months before the planned departure date at the earliest and 15 days at the latest.

It is strongly recommended to make an appointment within the deadline to avoid any delay.

SEM – Visa Application Form

Visit or tourism (PDF, 2 Pages, 209.1 kB, English)

Business (PDF, 2 Pages, 205.5 kB, English)

SEM – Number 8 (For hosts in Switzerland) of FAQ – Frequently asked questions

SEM – Factsheet on letter of invitation

SEM – Information on Declaration of Sponsorship

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines

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.

SEM

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.

Since 6^th June 2013 this Embassy is connected to the Visa Information System (VIS) and all representations of the Schengen Member States in Madagascar have to collect biometric data of applicants for a Schengen visa.