Switzerland Visa Documents Checklist
Tourist VisaBusiness Visa
Tourist Visa Application Details:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
 - Completely filled and signed online visa application form
 - 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
 - Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
 - Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
 - Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
 - Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation
 - Day to day travel itinerary
 
If Self Employed / Business
- Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
 - Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
 
If Employed / Service Person
- No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
 - Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer
 
If Student
- Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
 - School / Institute ID card copy
 
Please Note
- The passport must have at least 2 blank pages and issued within the previous 10 years only
 - Minor traveling alone or accompanied by one parent shall provide a notarized NOC by the not traveling parent, plus copies of parents passports or signature ID proof
 - Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
 - The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months
 
Business Visa Application Details:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
 - Completely filled and signed online visa application form
 - 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
 - Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
 - Invitation letter with the complete address and contact details from the counter part in Switzerland
 - Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
 - Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
 - Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation
 
If Self Employed / Business
- Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
 - Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
 
If Employed / Service Person
- No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
 - Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer
 
Please Note
- The passport must have at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and issued within the previous 10 years only
 - Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
 - The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months
 
