Visa to Switzerland

A Switzerland's visa is a document that allows its holder to enter Switzerland and reside for some time in the country.

Switzerland has the following 6 types of visa:

  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Student visa
  • Work visa
  • Family reunion visa

It must be noted that some of these visa sub-types can be included into a broader category, and they are different in the sense that they require different documents to apply for.

Fees

Depending on your chosen visa type, the processing fees may range from 35 to 60 EUR. Please not that this may be subject to change due to individual circumstances.

Photo requirements

The photo you submit with the application documents must meet certain criteria:

  • taken no more than 6 months prior to submission
  • 3,5 cm х 4,5 cm in size
  • taken in color
  • has a light background
  • facing forward
  • facial features clearly visible (i.e. nothing covers the face)
  • no tinted eyeglasses or decorational headwear
  • neutral facial expression
  • unifrom lighting
  • no ink or other marks
  • no editing

Switzerland's visa and Schengen area

Instead of Switzerland's visa, you can enter the country with a Schengen visa. You can use Switzerland's visa to enter the Schengen area.

Immigration to EU

If you wish to immigrate to Switzerland or a EU country in general, you will most likely need a visa to enter the country for preliminary arrangements before you can actually receive a residence permit. Contact us to see which visa you would need, as well as check out our EU residency solutions.