Application for Schengen visa and procedure
Tourist Visa
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For people travelling for the purpose of tourism, staying at a hotel or in a rented flat. Also for owners of real estate in Switzerland.
Visitor's Visa
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For people who wish to visit relatives or friends,staying in their homes.
Business Visa
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For people invited for business reasons by a company based in Switzerland.
Official Visa
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For people visiting Switzerlanad for official reasons
Insurance Recommendations
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It is recommended to purchase an insurance policy “valid on first entry” and for a duration of 7, 14, 31, 90, 365 days depending on the duration of your trip, and to avoid purchasing a policy for fixed dates. This will give you some flexibility in your travel dates and insurance the policy remains valid in case of a flight change or cancellations.
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:
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.
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.
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.
