The agreement is entering into force on 7th December 2016 and is valid for an indefinite period of time. Holders of Swiss and Indian special or service passports are however not included in this exemption and need to apply for a visa before entering Switzerland or India.
Mutual Visa Exemption for Diplomats
Local news, 29.11.2016
Switzerland and India have signed an Agreement on mutual visa exemptions for holders of Swiss and Indian diplomatic passports.