Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?
Please consult the following leaflets for information on how to apply for different types of visas:
Studies visa (PDF, 1 Page, 145.4 kB, English)
Employement visa (PDF, 1 Page, 131.8 kB, English)
Return visa (PDF, 1 Page, 160.0 kB, multilingual: French, English)
Marriage preparation in Switzerland
Family reunion for children and dependent ascendant (Arabic) (PDF, 4 Pages, 247.3 kB, Arabic)
Family reunion for children and dependent ascendant (French) (PDF, 4 Pages, 253.7 kB, French)
Family reunion for children and dependent ascendant (German) (PDF, 4 Pages, 238.3 kB, German)
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:
