Switzerland - The Land of Four Languages
Also known as the Swiss Confederation, Switzerland is a beautiful mountainous country in the Western and Central Europe. Here you will find some of the most pristine lakes, lively cities, colourful towns, charming villages, amazing hiking trails and much more. Plus, the country has 4 official languages, German, French, Italian & Romansh, people here are very polite and quiet and the Swiss food is to die for. From Zürich to Geneva, Switzerland tour will allow you to explore so many scenic points as well as make you fall in love with the country. Your Switzerland Visa takes about 15 days to process, so you want to plan this trip early. Things to do in Switzerland include visiting Rhine Falls, wine tasting, treating your sweet tooth with Swiss chocolates, riding in the Bernina Express, walking by Zurich’s lakeside promenade, experiencing skydiving and skiing, hiking up to the Monte Rosa and more.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years and should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended duration of stay. It should also have minimum 2 empty pages. Observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted.
Photographs: 2 photographs with white background. It should be a 70-80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size. The photos should not be older than 6 months.
Application Form: Visa Application Form to be filled and signed by the applicant. It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of stay. It should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of Switzerland New Delhi’.
Proof of Civil Status: Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse and ration card if applicable.
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel details for the full duration of stay.
Travel Details: Proof of airline reservation for a round trip i.e. ticket or booking reservation.
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
- Income tax returns form or form 16A for the last 3 years
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Certificate of proprietorship or other proofs of ownership – proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
- Income Tax Return
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Jurisdiction
Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, North East and Odisha
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Original passport that is valid for 6 months while entering Switzerland and old passport too, if any, should be submitted. In case the old passport is misplaced or damaged, the same has to be mentioned in the covering letter.
Photographs: 2 glossy-finished photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.
Application Form: Visa Application Form to be filled and signed by the applicant (only typed form is acceptable). It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant with their complete address and contact number. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Switzerland Consulate, Mumbai.’
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel confirmations
Travel Details: Confirmation of air tickets
Itinerary: Day-wise travel itinerary
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Personal Income tax papers for the last 3 years.
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be original and contain bank seal & signature as well as maintain good credit balance.
- Salary Slips for the last 3 months.
- Job Confirmation with leave approval letter.
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Personal Income tax papers for the last 3 years.
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be original and contain bank seal & signature as well as maintain good credit balance.
- Registration Proof or Partnership Deed or MOA of the Company.
- Licence, Professional Degree Certificate & Association Membership Certificate.
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Jurisdiction
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Union Territories of Chandigarh, NCT of Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the scheduled return. It should have been issued within the last 10 years and should have minimum 2 empty pages. The passport with any observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted. Old passports, if any.
Photographs: 2 recent matt-finished photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.
Application Form: Filled and printed Visa Application Form. It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant mentioning their name, address, passport number, employment details, travel date and purpose & duration of visit. It should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer Switzerland Embassy, New Delhi’.
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel booking details
Travel Details: Tickets itinerary
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Personal ITR for the last 2 years. In case the applicants do not have ITR, reason for the same should be mentioned in the covering letter. Form 16 is not acceptable.
- Original personal salary credited and saving bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be updated till date and signed/stamped on each page by bank authority.
- NOC from employer
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Personal & company’s ITR for the last 3 years
- Original personal saving bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be updated till date and signed/stamped on each page by bank authority.
- Memorandum of Association or Partnership Deed or GST Certificate or Shop Establishment and New Paper Cutting or Trader ID or Commission Proof
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Original passport that has a validity of at least 3 months from the date of return. It should have minimum 2 blank pages.
Photographs: 2 semi-matt or matt-finished, coloured photographs with white background and without any border. It should be a 60-80% face close up and 35mm x 45mmin size. The photos should not be older than 6 months; should not be scanned or stapled; and should not have been used in any of the previous Visas.
Application Form: Visa Application Form should be duly filled and signed. It is available below.
Covering letter: A covering letter from the applicant stating name, designation, passport no., length of their service, purpose and duration of stay. It should be duly signed by an authorised signatory. For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on plain paper and for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi’.
Insurance: Original medical travel insurance for the stay duration with EUR 30,000 coverage.
Accommodation: Hotel confirmation covering the entire period of stay in the Schengen area. Date should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be Switzerland.
Travel Details: Flight reservation
Itinerary: Proof of intra-Schengen flight
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- NOC from the employer
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation or Proof of Proprietorship or Partnership Deed
- Articles of Memorandum (in case the applicant is MD/Director)
- Personal ITR for the last 2 years
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months with original stamp/signature of authorised signatory of the bank
Note:
- Applicants will have to submit an authorisation letter allowing Riya Travel & Tours to submit and collect documents.
- All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
Business Visa
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Original passport that is valid for 3 months from the date of return. Old passport
Photographs: 2 photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.
Application Form: Visa Application Form filled and signed by applicant. It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the Indian Company mentioning the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose of visit, and how long is he/she working with them. The letter should be signed by the HR Department.
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel details for the full duration of stay
Travel Details: Ticket or booking reservation.
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary Slips for the last 3 months
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
- Income Tax Return form or Form 16 for the last 3 years
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Certificate of proprietorship or other proofs of ownership – proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
- Income Tax Return
Documents from Inviter:
- An invitation letter from the Swiss Company mentioning the purpose of visit and details of the inviter including inviter’s name, address, telephone number and email ID.
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Jurisdiction
Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, North East and Odisha
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Original Passport that is valid for more than 6 month while entering Switzerland. Old passports, if any, need to be submitted. In case of misplacement or damage of old passport, same needs to be mentioned in covering letter.
Photographs: 2 glossy-finished photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.
Application Form: Filled and signed Visa Application Form. It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant with their complete address and contact number. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Switzerland Consulate, Mumbai’.
Letter from the Employer: A letter from the employer on the company’s letter head containing the applicant’s name, passport number, designation and working period. It should also mention the purpose of visit, duration of travel, nature of business and sponsorship. The letter should have the employer’s full name, address and contact number, and should be signed by an authorised official along with the company’s original seal.
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel confirmations
Travel Details: Confirmation of air tickets
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Personal Income tax papers for the last 3 years.
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be original and contain bank seal & signature as well as maintain good credit balance.
- Salary Slips for the last 3 months.
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Income tax papers of the Indian Firm for the last 3 years
- Bank statement of the Indian Firm for the last 3 months. It should be original and contain bank seal & signature as well as maintain good credit balance.
- Business Contract Agreement, Memorandum, License, Visiting Pass, if any, to establish relationship between the Indian firm and Switzerland firm
- Registration Proof or Partnership Deed or MOA of the Company.
- Licence, Professional Degree Certificate & Association Membership Certificate.
Documents from Inviter:
- An invitation letter from the Switzerland firm in approved format.
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the scheduled return. It should have been issued within the last 10 years and should have minimum 2 empty pages. The passport with any observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted. Old passports, if any.
Photographs: 2 recent matt-finished photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.
Application Form: Filled and printed Visa Application Form. It is available below.
Covering Letter: A covering letter from the applicant mentioning their name, address, passport number, employment details, travel date and purpose & duration of visit. It should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer Switzerland Embassy, New Delhi’.
Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.
Accommodation: Hotel booking covering the entire stay in the Schengen Country.
Travel Details: Tickets itinerary
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Personal ITR for the last 2 years. In case the applicants do not have ITR, reason for the same should be mentioned in the covering letter. Form 16 is not acceptable.
- Original personal salary credited and saving bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be updated till date and signed/stamped on each page by bank authority.
- NOC from employer
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Personal & company’s ITR for the last 3 years
- Original personal saving bank statement for the last 6 months. It should be updated till date and signed/stamped on each page by bank authority.
- Memorandum of Association or Partnership Deed or GST Certificate or Shop Establishment and New Paper Cutting or Trader ID or Commission Proof
Documents from Inviter:
- A copy of the invitation letter written in English language from Swiss host/inviting company on its letterhead. It should explain the relation and purpose of the visit. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer Switzerland Embassy, New Delhi’.
Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Mandatory Documents
Passport: Original passport that has a validity of at least 3 months from the date of return. It should have minimum 2 blank pages.
Photographs: 2 semi-matt or matt-finished, coloured photographs with white background and without any border. It should be a 60-80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size. The photos should not be older than 6 months; should not be scanned or stapled; and should not have been used in any of the previous Visas.
Application Form: Visa Application Form should be duly filled and signed. It is available below.
Covering letter: A covering letter from the employer/company’s letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport no., length of applicant’s service, purpose and duration of stay. It should be duly signed by an authorised signatory. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi’.
Insurance: Original medical travel insurance for the stay duration with EUR 30,000 coverage.
Accommodation: Hotel confirmation covering the entire period of stay in the Schengen area. Date should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be Switzerland.
Travel Details: Flight reservation
Documents for Employed Individuals:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Personal ITR for the last 2 years
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months with original stamp/signature of authorised signatory of the bank
- NOC from the employer
Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Personal ITR for the last 2 years
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months with original stamp/signature of authorised signatory of the bank
- Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation or Proof of Proprietorship or Partnership Deed
- Articles of Memorandum (in case the applicant is MD/Director)
Documents from Inviter:
- A copy of the invitation letter written in English language from Swiss host/inviting company on its letterhead. It should explain the relation and purpose of the visit. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer Switzerland Embassy, New Delhi’.
Note:
- Applicants will have to submit an authorisation letter allowing Riya Travel & Tours to submit and collect documents.
- All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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Note: All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
Note:
- Applicants will have to submit an authorisation letter allowing Riya Travel & Tours to submit and collect documents.
- All supporting are mandatory as per this above list. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications result in visa refusal and delays in processing by the embassy consulate. The Embassy may ask for additional documents/personal presence while processing the Visa application/s. In certain cases embassy/consulate may take more processing time.
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