Switzerland is one of the most sought after tourist destinations for Indian travelers. The reasons are numerous- breathtaking sceneries, mountains, lakes, and trekking trails, delicious chocolates, mouth-watering cheese, and what not! You can seek entry to this European country, following a completely simple and hassle free process. Below are the basic visa types depending on your purpose of travel and duration of stay in Switzerland.

• Tourist/Visitor Visa: Tourist visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism purposes. A visitor visa is issued when you are entering the country for visiting family or friends. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days. 
• Business Visa: Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days This visa will be issued for business purpose only; and not for any gainful professional activities 

Application Guide

A Short Stay Schengen Visa entitles an applicant, who does not hold a residence permit, to stay in Switzerland for an uninterrupted period or a total of successive periods of stays that does not exceed 90 days in every six months since the date of first entry. Switzerland is one of the 26 European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. 

VFS Global is the outsourcing office responsible for the reception and release of passports for short stay Swiss visa applications. Direct and personal application for short stay visas can be done at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi as well. Use our embassy locator to get details about the Swiss Embassy in India. First time travelers to Schengen countries have to present themselves personally at the designated Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit bio-metric fingerprints and digital photograph. Any subsequent applications can be done through authorized individuals within a span of 5 years, once the bio-metrics is recorded in the VIS. 

To begin with, secure a prior appointment with your nearest VAC online or through the call center. Complete you visa application form and furnish all the required documents, as per the document checklist from our website. Visit the office during working hours and submit your application along with the applicable fees and service charge. Please click here to check addresses and timings of the application centers according to your jurisdiction.

Post submission, you will be issued a receipt for the fees and service charge paid as an acknowledgement. You can track your application online, collect your passport from the VAC or wait for courier delivery. The complete time line for visa processing is approximately 15 calendar days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays.

Switzerland is one of the most sought after tourist destinations for Indian travelers. The reasons are numerous- breathtaking sceneries, mountains, lakes, and trekking trails, delicious chocolates, mouth-watering cheese, and what not! You can seek entry to this European country, following a completely simple and hassle free process. Below are the basic visa types depending on your purpose of travel and duration of stay in Switzerland.

• Tourist/Visitor Visa: Tourist visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism purposes. A visitor visa is issued when you are entering the country for visiting family or friends. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days. 
• Business Visa: Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days This visa will be issued for business purpose only; and not for any gainful professional activities 

Application Guide

A Short Stay Schengen Visa entitles an applicant, who does not hold a residence permit, to stay in Switzerland for an uninterrupted period or a total of successive periods of stays that does not exceed 90 days in every six months since the date of first entry. Switzerland is one of the 26 European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. 

VFS Global is the outsourcing office responsible for the reception and release of passports for short stay Swiss visa applications. Direct and personal application for short stay visas can be done at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi as well. Use our embassy locator to get details about the Swiss Embassy in India. First time travelers to Schengen countries have to present themselves personally at the designated Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit bio-metric fingerprints and digital photograph. Any subsequent applications can be done through authorized individuals within a span of 5 years, once the bio-metrics is recorded in the VIS. 

To begin with, secure a prior appointment with your nearest VAC online or through the call center. Complete you visa application form and furnish all the required documents, as per the document checklist from our website. Visit the office during working hours and submit your application along with the applicable fees and service charge. Please click here to check addresses and timings of the application centers according to your jurisdiction.

Post submission, you will be issued a receipt for the fees and service charge paid as an acknowledgement. You can track your application online, collect your passport from the VAC or wait for courier delivery. The complete time line for visa processing is approximately 15 calendar days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays.