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Requirements & FAQs : All You Need to Know
Switzerland Visa Application Process
Step 1: Determine the Appropriate Visa Type
Choose the visa that best matches the purpose of your visit:
Schengen Tourist Visa – for tourism, visiting family or friends, etc.
Business Visa – for attending meetings, conferences, or other business-related activities.
Step 2: Understand the Required Documents
Familiarize yourself with the documents typically required for your visa type. Our team will guide you through the necessary documents upon consultation.
Step 3: Schedule an Appointment
Book an appointment with the designated Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate.
Step 4: Complete the Application & Gather Documents
Fill out the visa application form accurately. Based on your travel purpose, we will assist you in organizing and preparing the necessary supporting documents to ensure your application is complete.
Step 5: Attend Your Appointment
Arrive on time at the Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate. Submit your application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the applicable visa fee.
Step 6: Track Your Application
Monitor the status of your application online using the tracking system. You’ll need your application reference number and date of birth.
Step 7: Receive Your Passport
Once processing is complete, collect your passport in person or opt for courier delivery (if available). If your visa is approved, verify that all details on the visa sticker are correct.
Step 8: Prepare for Travel
When traveling to Switzerland, carry all necessary documents with you. Border officers may request proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and evidence of sufficient financial means.
Application Form
Recent passport size photograph
Original Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen States. Must contain at least two sequent empty pages.
UAE Resident Permit with at least three months validity beyond intended date of departure from the Schengen State.
Confirmed Hotel reservation
Round trip flight reservation
Travel medical insurance
Bank Statement
Employed: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer on company letterhead
Business Owners/Self Employed: Original Trade License or company registration certificate
Unemployed: Sponsorship letter and Sponsor’s documents
One recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months).
Size must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a light background.
Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons.
Full visibility of the face.
If you wear glasses, they must show your eyes clearly
Frequently asked questions
No, an interview is not required. Most applications are processed based on submitted documents. However, in some cases, the embassy may request an interview if they need additional information or clarification.
Yes, if you haven’t given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you must provide fingerprints and a digital photo.
Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprinting but still need a digital photo. Children aged 12 and above must provide full biometrics.
Apply at least 15 to 20 working days before your trip but no earlier than 6 months before your travel date.
For all types of Schengen visas, the process time takes in general 15 days.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents and/or a personal interview.
A travel medical insurance covering emergency medical, hospitalization and repatriation (including in case of death). The minimum cover should be of 30.000 EUR. This insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and throughout the duration of the stay.
Minors travelling without their parents/legal guardian: original authorization signed by their parents/legal guardian in front of a visa officer or duly legalized and copy of passport(s) of parents/legal guardian.
The letter should be on a company letterhead in original with contact details including email and phone numbers, duly stamped and with the name and position of the signatory (scanned or electronic signatures are not accepted). The letter must contain the following information about the visa applicant: the company, position, joining date, salary and the dates of the approved leave. The company has to assure/confirm the continuation of the employment after the desired trip abroad.