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Switzerland visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Adult Visa is INR 9600 / EUR 90. Processing time (All visas): Usually 15 calendar days from receipt by Embassy; may be extended; submit at least two weeks before travel. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Chennai (9 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Switzerland visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 9600 / EUR 90Adult Visa
Processing time
Usually 15 calendar days from receipt by EmbassyAll visas
Where to apply
14 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

VFS Global is the outsourcing office responsible for the reception and release of passports for short stay visa applications; applications must be submitted at least 15 calendar days before travel. Direct personal application for short stay visas at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi is possible only with a prior appointment requested by email at least one month before travel. Family members of Swiss/EU/EFTA citizens may apply directly at the Embassy (appointment mandatory). Student visas for more than 90 days are submitted personally at the Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with an online appointment.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Switzerland visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Adult Visa

    INR 9600 / EUR 90

    INR amount as per current exchange rate, subject to change without notice; payable in Cash/Card/Online. Same table shown for short and long stay categories on VFS

  • Children Between 6 – 12 Years

    INR 4800 / EUR 45

  • Children Under 6 Years

    Exempt

Service fee: INR 3100/- per applicant (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%). Optional: Courier INR 930, SMS INR 450, Premium Lounge INR 4600 (excluding Jaipur, Kolkata, Jalandhar), Combo (SMS + Courier Return) INR 1,250

Checklist

What documents are required for a Switzerland visa from India?

All applicants

12 items
  • Valid national passport issued within the last 10 years, at least 3 months validity after scheduled return, at least two blank pages (handwritten passports not accepted)
  • 1 passport size picture pasted on the application form
  • Visa application form completed and signed (authorization of third person if applicable; minors signed by legal guardian/s)
  • Authorization form (mandatory for all applicants along with the application form)
  • Introduction letter on employer/company letterhead, signed and stamped by HR, with position, duration of service, no objection statement, travel dates and purpose
  • Travel insurance from the list of approved Indian insurers, minimum EUR 30,000
  • Flight reservation with names of all travellers (plus intra-Schengen flights/train/car rental if applicable)
  • Proof of accommodation in Switzerland/Schengen states
  • Proof of financial status (originals, A4, bank stamp and signature): employed - last 3 months salary slips, last 3 months personal bank statements, personal ITR-V for last 2 assessment years; self-employed - business registration/GST registration, last 3 months personal bank statements, ITR-V for last 2 years; retired - pension bank statement for last 3 months and proof of regular income
  • Minors not travelling with both parents: notarised consent letter of the non-travelling parent; copy of parents' passport/PAN/driving licence
  • Personal bank statement (last 3 months) with bank stamp/signature in original, A4 size only
  • Do not staple passports together; use rubber bands

Tourist

1 item
  • Checklist PDF: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7GsKxWSmjjpo0ODicJ0XPm/e4c4ffcfe550736cc14ae65470478369/Checklist_Tourist-EN-2025.pdf

Business

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  • Checklist PDF: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3mT5mrfpv3F6ncvlSO1wgW/0567756a23cd92297aabd10368c59e04/Checklist_Business-EN.pdf

Incentive Tour

2 items
  • Groups of minimum 50 travellers; smaller groups apply individually with Tourist checklist
  • Contact Embassy at newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch for required documents

Students For Up To 90 Days

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  • Checklist PDF: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2tXIbNj0H8nDROkeHrgM4s/a907304918b310a333cdad1eaec73ddf/Checklist-Student-up-to-90-days-EN-new.pdf

Visitor

2 items
  • Checklist PDF: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/qiv6fgch2ebZI51pDkcL7/3e6df2c8c410ee2675a83fc654209b33/Checklist_Visitor-EN__2_.pdf
  • Separate checklist for spouse/registered partner and dependent children of Swiss/Schengen national

Work Permit For Up To 120 Days In 12 Months

2 items
  • Short term work permit checklist: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/KJsNsCybKM3LomsRE6Z6b/c3e2d11c2b9391cadefea70aa1a66aa3/Work-Permit-For-Up-To-120-Days-In-12-Months-updated.pdf
  • With authorization already obtained: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/54wa6kOaAbn8Bf1nwZZIWK/7265d42401801611dad842208498bd75/D-or-C_Checklist_work_permit_up_to_120_days_with_authorization-EN.pdf

Family Reunification

2 items
  • Checklist: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2QTbxEdSFdqHuynON119zn/c341a89f2904136ad36aa46b39c9056b/D-Checklist_Family_Reunification-EN-updated.pdf
  • With authorization: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6AIuokQRBk7LaJ9ITNb0nI/d24e10b2db06d7b2d670e060b08430c8/D-Checklist-Family-Reunification-with-authorization-EN.pdf

Students For More Than 90 Days

2 items
  • Submit personally at Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi
  • Checklist: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4YuTHU5TZREob7DwHNwGDS/81614cabb69b68922787735e0c9142e0/D-Checklist_Student_more_than_90_days-EN.pdf

Work Permit For More Than 120 Days

3 items
  • Procedure initiated by employer through cantonal authorities; positive decision required before visa request
  • Checklist (authorization obtained): https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/JUptycM7jFYa90QXStYTf/1b2c0468ddba8f56e3457ca006403dfa/Checklist-For-National-D-Visa-Document-new.pdf
  • Special categories: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6zDy4Lg3aV4PQekj9OmvZC/2345bf380f138a35eb6c6cb18699d464/D-Checklist-work-permit-new.pdf

Photo

What are the Switzerland visa photo specifications?

Size
35 – 40 mm in width
Background
light background (white or off-white)
  • 1 recent passport size picture, not older than 6 months, colour, no copy or scanned picture
  • printed on normal photographic paper
  • full face, non-smiling, no sunglasses/hat unless religious/ethnic reasons
  • stick the photograph on the visa application form
  • photo booth available at the centre

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Switzerland visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance mandatory; accepted only if issued by a company on the list of approved Indian insurance companies (since 1 February 2018); minimum EUR 30,000; must cover entire Schengen stay; for 6-month/1-year multiple visas, a policy covering the first journey is sufficient

Processing

How long does Switzerland visa processing take?

All visas
Usually 15 calendar days from receipt by Embassy; may be extended; submit at least two weeks before travel
Work permit / Family reunification (cantonal procedure)
approx. 8 - 12 weeks

Visa types

Which Switzerland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Stay Visa

  • Business
  • Incentive Tour
  • Students For Up To 90 Days
  • Tourist
  • Visitor
  • Work Permit For Up To 120 Days In 12 Months

Long Stay Visa

  • Family Reunification
  • Students For More Than 90 Days
  • Work Permit For More Than 120 Days

Special Instructions

  • Work Permit For More Than 120 Days

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

FAQ

Switzerland visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Switzerland visa fee for Indian citizens?

Adult Visa: INR 9600 / EUR 90; Children Between 6 – 12 Years: INR 4800 / EUR 45; Children Under 6 Years: Exempt. Service fee: INR 3100/- per applicant (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%). Optional: Courier INR 930, SMS INR 450, Premium Lounge INR 4600 (excluding Jaipur, Kolkata, Jalandhar), Combo (SMS + Courier Return) INR 1,250.

What documents are required for a Switzerland visa from India?

Valid national passport issued within the last 10 years, at least 3 months validity after scheduled return, at least two blank pages (handwritten passports not accepted); 1 passport size picture pasted on the application form; Visa application form completed and signed (authorization of third person if applicable; minors signed by legal guardian/s); Authorization form (mandatory for all applicants along with the application form); Introduction letter on employer/company letterhead, signed and stamped by HR, with position, duration of service, no objection statement, travel dates and purpose; Travel insurance from the list of approved Indian insurers, minimum EUR 30,000. Plus 6 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 9 visa categories.

How long does Switzerland visa processing take for Indians?

All visas: Usually 15 calendar days from receipt by Embassy; may be extended; submit at least two weeks before travel; Work permit / Family reunification (cantonal procedure): approx. 8 - 12 weeks.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Switzerland visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune.

What photo size is required for a Switzerland visa?

Size: 35 – 40 mm in width. Background: light background (white or off-white).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Switzerland visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance mandatory; accepted only if issued by a company on the list of approved Indian insurance companies (since 1 February 2018); minimum EUR 30,000; must cover entire Schengen stay; for 6-month/1-year multiple visas, a policy covering the first journey is sufficient

Which Switzerland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Stay Visa, Long Stay Visa and Special Instructions. 10 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

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