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Switzerland

Bern · Western Europe

€90 EUR
Official Fee
Validity
180d
Max Stay
90 days
Processing
15–20 days
Difficulty
Moderate
DATA VERIFIED10 May 2026
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✓Verified against live embassy source · 10 May 2026

Document Checklist

10 required · 5 recommended
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Valid National Passport
Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations regarding the front page (bio data) cannot be accepted.
REQ.
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Passport Size Picture
White background, not older than 6 months (size 35-40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture). Picture to be pasted on the application form, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted.
REQ.
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Visa Application Form
Completed and signed by the applicant. If applicant is a minor: signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person. Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate etc. required.
REQ.
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Introduction Letter
Original document on business letterhead from employer/company. Needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service. Must include 'No objection statement' regarding the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen States and mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip.
REQ.
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Travel Insurance
Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person. Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance has to cover the entire stay within the Schengen territory. For six months or one year multiple visa applicants, insurance policy covering the first journey is sufficient instead of 180 (365) day coverage. Must use approved Indian travel insurance companies.
REQ.
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Flight Reservation
With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.
REQ.
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Proof of Accommodation in Switzerland/Schengen States
Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.
REQ.
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Proof of Financial Status - If Employed
Last 3 months salary slips. Last 3 months personal bank account statements in which the salary is credited. Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years. All documents must be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.
REQ.
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Proof of Financial Status - If Self-Employed and/or Company Owner
Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership. Last 3 months personal bank statements. Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years. All documents must be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.
REQ.
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Proof of Financial Status - If Retired
Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months. Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. All documents must be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.
REQ.
Recommended
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Family Visa Applications - Combined Submission
Visa applications have to be submitted together, only the head of family needs to attach bank statements, personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted), travel insurance (mentioning all the names of the insured), flight booking (mentioning all the names of the travelling family members), all the hotel confirmations (if all the rooms are under the same booking and under the name of the head of the family).
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Student above 16 Years Old - Additional Documents
Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University.
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Children Under 18 Years Old, Not Travelling with Both Parents
Consent letter of the non-travelling parent or legal guardian, certified by public notary. Copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license.
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Children Under 18 Years Old, Travelling Alone
Consent letter of both parents or legal guardians, certified by public notary. Copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license.
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Certificate of Identity (CoI) and Identity Certificate (IC) Holders - Additional Documents
Valid Residence Certificate (RC) and valid Return Visa.
Important Notes
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Application should be submitted at the local Visa Facilitation Centre VFS (https://www.vfsglobal.ch/switzerland/india/index.html)

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Visa application form is free of charge and can be downloaded from https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/visumantragsformular.html

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Submit documents in exact order given, do not staple any document

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Only ITR-V (Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form) or Acknowledgement is accepted - other ITR forms not acceptable

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Travel insurance must be from approved Indian travel insurance companies - refer to official list provided by Embassy

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Personal ITR required for last 2 assessment years for all employment types

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All financial documents must be originals in A4 format with bank stamp and signature

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Required documents must be submitted with visa application - no fax or email to Embassy accepted

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Only documents mentioned on this checklist are accepted

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Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview

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For families, only head of family needs to provide financial documents if submitting together

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Certificate of Identity and Identity Certificate holders require additional Residence Certificate and Return Visa

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Schengen Area Country

Switzerland is a Schengen member. Your Type C visa covers all 29 Schengen states — travel freely across the zone on a single application.

90 days max · 180-day windowHow Schengen visas work for Indians →
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