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Tourist visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days

Visa Fees

Category	Visa Fee in INR	Visa Fee in Euro
Adult Visa	8100	90
Children Between 6 – 12 Years	4050	45

Please Note:

Children under 6 Years are Exempt to pay VISA Fee.

·       All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card/Online.

·       The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.

·       Applicants shall be levied a VFS Service Charge of INR 1850/-

Note- Levied Service fees have to be change in every category. (Short Stay & Long Stay)

·       Optional Courier Service is available at INR 775/-.

·       Optional SMS Service available at INR 390/-.

·       Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3385/-.

·       Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 385/-.

·       Form Filling Service is available at INR 2915/-.

·       Combo Service (SMS + Courier Assurance) is available at INR Rs. 1,400/-

·       All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.

·       In any case of refund for Online/POS Transactions, a bank charge will be deducted. The processing time for refund of Online Payment is 5 - 7 Working Days and POS Payment is 21 Working Days.

 

 

Documents Required:

Please note as per instructions received from Embassy of Switzerland, personal Bank statement (last 3 months) with stamp/signature of Bank in original needs to be submitted on A4 size only

“Applicants and travel agents are requested not to bind two or more passports with a stapler to avoid getting it damaged. Instead you may bind them together using rubber bands.”

No other format will be accepted at the VFS Global counter.

 

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.

2 passport size pictures:

·       White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture).

·       1st picture pasted on the application, 2nd picture has to be clipped to the last page of the passport, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted.

 

Visa application form:

·       Completed and signed by the applicant, if applicable, authorization of third person.

·       If the applicant is a minor: visa application signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person.

(Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, dead certificate etc.)

 

 Previous passport/s:

·       If any, bound together with rubber band, not stapled.

 

Personal cover letter:

·       Original letter with travel plan.

·       If the applicant is submitting the application of his/her family, all applications must include a copy of the cover letter.

 

Introduction letter:

·       Letter (original document), needs to be on a business letterhead from the employer/company.

·       Letter needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service.

·       No objection statement’ regarding the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen States.

·       Mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip.

 

Travel Insurance:

·       Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances:

·       Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro / 50,000 USD / 50,000 CHF 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.

·       Applicants who wish to apply for a six months or a one year multiple visa are not obliged to provide a 180 (365) day coverage. It is sufficient to submit an insurance policy covering the first journey.

 

Flight reservation:

·       With names of all travelers.

·       If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.

 

 

Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states:

·       Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.

 

Proof of financial status:

All documents have to be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.

 

·       If employed : 

·       Last 3 months salary slips and last 3 months salary bank account statements.

·       Last 3 months personal bank account statements.

·        Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.

·       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 and business bank account statements. 

·       Company’s and personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.

·       If retired : 

·       Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months.

·       Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

·       If Student or unemployed :

·       Parents or legal guardians must provide their personal bank statements for the last 3 months

·       Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years along with a confirmation letter of financial support and a copy of their passports.

 

·       Families :

 

·       The 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).

·       If the applicant continues to travel to a third country (i.e. UK, USA, Canada etc.) after leaving the Schengen Area, the visa of the next country has to be obtained first.

·        Clear photocopies of valid UK, USA, or CAN visas (if any).

·        Passport: photocopy of the 1st page (bio data) and last page

 

·       Students above 16 year old : 

·       Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University.

 

·       Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents : 

·       Consent letter of the non-travelling parent or legal guardian, certified by public notary.

 

·       Children under 18 years old, travelling alone : 

·       Consent letter of both parents or legal guardians, certified by public notary.

·       In all cases: copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license.

·       In case of visa refusal by an Embassy or High Commission within the last 2 years:

Submit refusal notice and/or a written explanation about the reasons of refusal

 

·       Visa fees: 

·       Adults: EUR 80.00

·  Children between 6 and 12 years old: EUR 40.00

·  Children under 6 years old: free of charge

 

 Please note: -

·       The required documents have to be submitted with the visa application (no fax or e-mail to Embassy accepted).

·       Only the documents mentioned on the checklist are accepted.

·       The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.

 

 

Information for Certificate of Identity (CoI) and Identity Certificate (IC) holders:

Additionally required documents are:

·       valid Residence Certificate (RC)

·       valid Return Visa

 

Processing Time:

               Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted.