Where to apply for a Schengen visa?

Notice to Visa applicants who want to submit their visa application

The Embassy is receiving visa applications from Monday to Friday on an appointment basis only.  

Appointment requests through email are no more accepted.

For Schengen - C - visa applications, applicants will have to book their appointment and fill in an online visa application form through www.swiss-visa.ch.

As of 1st November 2024, due to an update in Schengen rules, be aware that Schengen visa processing times may take longer than 15 days, especially during visa high season.

This change applies not only to Switzerland, but also to travel to the countries represented, such as Liechtenstein, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia and Latvia.

We therefore recommend all applicants to anticipate and organize their travel plan and visa application accordingly.

An appointment can be booked as early as 6 months prior to the date of your departure flight.

However, for long stay - D - visa applications, appointment through email will remain possible at kathmandu.consular@eda.admin.ch.

My place of residence My visa application should be submitted to
Nepal  Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu 

Representation agreement

If a State does not have its proper visa section in a country or region, the delivery of a Schengen visa can be delegated to another Schengen State member with an agreement between both countries concerned.

The agreement allows the appointed representation to represent and handle Schengen visa applications within its own competence without consulting the other represented State.

Country / Region Schengen State represented by Switzerland
Nepal  Poland 
Nepal   Slovakia  
Nepal  Latvia 
Nepal Liechtenstein
Nepal Belgium