Switzerland Tourist Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

Those are the two compulsory payments for a Swiss tourist visa from India: the Embassy's visa fee and the VFS service charge. Everything else is optional or sits outside the visa itself. All amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents, appointments and processing, read our Switzerland visa guide for Indians.

How much is the Switzerland tourist visa fee in INR for 2026?

The visa fee is the same whether you go as a tourist, a visitor or on business, because VFS shows the same fee table across its short-stay categories. You pay at the VFS centre in cash, by card or online.

Why can the rupee figure change?

The fee is fixed in euros. VFS states that the INR amount is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change without notice. The Embassy's counter price list, valid from 1 April 2026, converts EUR 90 to CHF 82 and INR 9,600. If the rate moves, the rupee figure at the counter can move with it. Check the VFS fee tab on the day you book your appointment rather than relying on an old screenshot.

What do the optional VFS services cost?

VFS sells extras on top of the INR 3100 service charge. None is required for the visa decision.

• Courier: INR 930
• SMS updates: INR 450
• Combo (SMS plus courier return): INR 1,250
• Premium Lounge: INR 4600, not offered in Jaipur, Kolkata or Jalandhar

A photo booth is also available at the centre if your picture does not meet the specification: 35 to 40 mm wide, light background, not older than 6 months, printed on normal photographic paper.

Which applicants pay a reduced Swiss visa fee or none?

• Children under 6 are exempt from the visa fee, and children under 12 do not need to appear in person or give fingerprints.
• Family members of EU/EFTA citizens get the Schengen visa free of charge.
• Students on short courses: the Embassy's checklist for students staying up to 90 days says the visa fee is free of charge, though VFS still levies its INR 3,100 service charge.
• Indian diplomatic passport holders do not need a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; ordinary passport holders always do.

Is the fee refunded if your Swiss visa is refused?

No. The Embassy's 'Schengen visa fees' page says the visa fee is due when the application is submitted and is not refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused.

Refusals do happen. European Commission statistics give a refusal rate of 13.6% for short-stay Schengen visa applications lodged at Swiss consulates in India in 2025: 30,630 visas not issued; 226,044 applications lodged. The 2024 rate was 12.0% (26,126 visas not issued; 217,373 applications lodged). These figures describe all applicants at Swiss consulates in India, not your own chances.

If you are refused, a written objection to the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) must be filed within 30 days and needs an advance administrative fee of CHF 200 / INR 23,400 per person or family. That fee is refunded if SEM decides in your favour. The objection must be a signed and dated letter in German, French or Italian, and SEM's decision takes approx. 8-12 weeks.

What else will a Swiss tourist trip cost before you fly?

• Travel insurance: mandatory, from a company on the list of approved Indian insurers, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 for the entire Schengen stay. Premiums are set by insurers, not the Embassy.
• Flight reservation: the checklist asks for a reservation naming all travellers, not a paid ticket. A verifiable flight reservation meets this.
• Proof of accommodation in Switzerland or other Schengen states.
• Financial documents: salaried applicants give 3 months' salary slips, 3 months' personal bank statements and ITR-V for the last 2 assessment years, all with bank stamp and signature where applicable.

Before you pay at the VFS centre

1. Book at one of the 14 VFS centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi or Pune.
2. Submit at least 15 calendar days before travel, and no earlier than 6 months before.
3. Expect a decision in 7-10 calendar days after VFS submission, per the Embassy's Schengen procedure page; its visa information page says 10-15 working days, so leave margin.
4. Check your passport: issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond your return, with two blank pages.
5. Plan to attend in person if your fingerprints have not been collected before. You can skip this only if they were collected within the last 59 months and you were granted a visa marked 'VIS'.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Switzerland visa fee in euros at VFS?

VFS publishes the fee as INR 9600 / EUR 90 and accepts cash, card or online payment. The rupee amount follows the current exchange rate and can change without notice, so confirm the figure when you book.

Is the VFS service charge refunded if my Swiss visa is refused?

The official pages state only that the Embassy's visa fee is not refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused. The INR 3100 VFS service charge is levied per applicant for the centre's services; check VFS's own terms before you pay.

Does a Swiss business visa cost more than a tourist visa?

No. VFS shows the same short-stay fee table for business, tourist and visitor categories: INR 9600 / EUR 90 for adults and INR 4800 / EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12.

Can I apply directly at the Swiss Embassy to avoid the VFS charge?

Direct personal application for a short-stay visa at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi is possible only with a prior appointment requested by email at least one month before travel. Most applicants submit at a VFS centre.