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How to apply for Switzerland visa from India

Getting a Schengen visa for Switzerland from India involves several steps and need to satifsy some requirements. We are providing you a general overview of what you need to know:

The process for applying for Switzerland visa for Indian travelers made easy. Follow the step-by-step guide, understand the requirements and ensure a smooth flow.

1. Know your Visa Types:

Switzerland offers various trypes of visas for travellers from India visiting Switzerland. Switzerland visas are classified as follows:

• Schengen visa (C-Type) - The C-type visa is a short stay visa for 90 days. This type of visa is suitable for tourists from India visiting Switzerland for pleasure, spend holidays and family visit.
• National visa (D-Type) - The D-type visa is a long stay visa suitable for the travellers who are intended to stay for more than 90 days. Travellers who are traveling to Switzerland from India for work or study reasons or who have plans to stay for longer duration can apply for this visa.
• Airport transit Schengen visa (A-Type) - This type of visa permits the travellers to access the international transit area of a Polish airport in order to change flight.
2. Where to apply :

If your stay in Switzerland for most of your time during your trip to Schengen country, then apply for visa at the Switzerland consulate/embassy. If your trip includes multiple Schengen countries, then apply at the consulate/embassy of the country where you will enter the Schengen Area first.

3. Documents required :

The documents required for a Switzerland visa varies depending on the type of visa applied for. Some of the common documents required are

• Visa form - Duly filled and signed visa application form either online or offline
• Passport-sized photos
• Valid passport with validity extended beyond your intended stay. It should also have at least two blank pages to affix the visa.
• Travel itinerary (flight bookings, accommodation reservations).
• Travel medical insurance covering each traveller with minimum 30,000 euros. It should also cover medical evacuation and repatriation.
• Proof of sufficient funds like bank statements, sponsor letter to demonstrate you can support yourself financially during your stay
• Purpose of visit saying you are visiting for pleasure, business trip, studies or for work.
4. Submit your Application :

You can submit application for Switzerland Schengen visa online or offline.

5. Schedule your interview :

Pay the required fee and schedule an interview.

6. Processing time:

Once you complete your visa interview successfully, it might take a couple of weeks to get your visa.

7. Visa granted :

Once your visa is approved collect it from the consulate/embassy or visa application center (VAC). Check the visa sticker for accuracy regarding dates and type of visa granted.

Facts about Switzerland

• Mountaineering, snowboarding, and skiing are some of the popular sports in Switzerland.
• There are more than 1500 lakes in Switzerland. Lake Geneva is the largest freshwater lake in Switzerland.
• Switzerland is also the only country in the world to have built an airplane that is powered by solar energy.
• Switzerland has enough underground bunker capacity that it can hide its entire population in case of a nuclear war.
• Switzerland is famous for chocolates (Lindt & Sprüngli, Toblerone), watches, insurance and banking, civil engineering, and spectacular scenery.