Application for Schengen visa and procedure
Tourist visa
For people travelling with the purpose of tourism, staying at a hotel or in a rented flat. Also for owners of real estate in Switzerland.
Visitor visa
For people who wish to visit relatives or friends, staying in their homes
Business visa
For people invited for business reasons by a company based in Switzerland
Medical Visa
For people who wish/need to do a medical treatment in a Swiss hospital.
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.
People invited to visit Switzerland for official purposes (Requests for family visit or tourist will not be accepted!) from one of the international organizations (International organizations in Switzerland) may submit their documents without appointment any working day directly at the visa section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran (Sunday - Thursday, from 10:30 to 11:00 am.).
