Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?
Visas for Studies, Work, Family Reunion, Preparation of marriage in Switzerland
National visa type D applications are not to be made online.
Visa applicants will be received by appointment only.
To make an appointment please call +255 22 266 60 08/9,
Monday to Friday from 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm.
For visa applications processes which have already been submitted by the future employer or University to the competent Cantonal migration authorities in Switzerland, please send an e-mail to daressalaam.consular@eda.admin.ch for further instructions.
Requirements national visa type D (PDF, 2 Pages, 198.2 kB, English)
The application will be forwarded to the competent cantonal authorities in Switzerland for a decision. The Embassy of Switzerland can only issue the visa after approval by the competent authorities. The total processing time is approximately 8-12 weeks. This time is an approximation only and may vary considerably depending on the canton responsible and the elements of the application.
The Embassy does not provide information during the procedure. Therefore, please contact the cantonal migration authority responsible for your place of residence:
