Switzerland Visa

Along with the original passport with a validity of minimum of three months, a minimum of two pages should be blank from both sides for the visa stamp.

The following documents need to be attached:

• Copy of visas obtained by the applicant previously.
• Copy of first and last page of the passport.
• Copies of old passports showing travel history must be attached as well.
• Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy.
• The embassy will not accept hand-written passports.

If the applicant is married and traveling with a spouse, the following documents must be attached:

• The name of the spouse should be endorsed on the passport or a copy and original marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages of the concerned state, which has to be dully legalised by the component State Home Ministry.
• Visa application form must be dully filled by the applicant, and signed on column 37 and main column.
• The Declaration and Authorization form also needs to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application.
• Please Note: The applicant’s mobile number should be mentioned in the visa form as the Embassy or the Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during the visa processing.
• The applicant has to submit two recent passport-size photographs with matte or semi-matte finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
• Please note: The photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
• He/she must submit a covering letter on business letter head with a clear mention of his/her name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Consulate General of Switzerland, Mumbai.

Please note:

• The dates on the applicant’s hotel bookings should match the dates on air tickets and the maximum stay should be in Switzerland.
• Travel Insurance: Original medical insurance for the stay duration (minimum for 15 days) amounting to 30,000 Euros.
• As proof of the applicant’s financials, the following documents need to be submitted to the consulate:
• If the applicant is an employee of any firm:
• Personal ITR for last 2 years
• Last three months’ salary slip
• Company and Personal Bank Statement of the last 3 months
• Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque

For first time travelers to Europe:

• Personal interview
• ITR for 3 years
• Original Bank statement for the last 3 months with bank’s seal and signature
• Business Correspondence
• Qualification and salary slips

Please Note:

• Original Bank Statement for the last six months with the bank’s seal & signature.
• ITR for last 3 years
• Proof of Occupation

If the applicant is Self Employed:

• Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership Deed
• Brief Company Profile
• Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)

If the applicant is Employed:

• No Objection Certificate from employer

If the applicant is Student:

• Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the dates of the trip

If the applicant is under 18, these documents also need to be submitted: If the applicant is traveling alone, an authorization letter signed by both parents with their passports or a notarized affidavit signed by both parents is required.