# Switzerland visa for Indian citizens

> 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 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/switzerland
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/
Embassy / official site: https://www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi

## Overview

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.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration lists Indian nationals as needing a visa for stays of up to 90 days (only diplomatic passport holders are exempt), so the Schengen visa must be obtained before travel by applying through VFS Global in India; all applications are processed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: Switzerland has no eVisa for Indians. Schengen applications are lodged at a VFS Global centre in India (or directly at the Embassy with a prior appointment requested by email), with personal appearance mandatory for fingerprints unless they were collected in the last 59 months, and long-stay student visas are submitted personally at the Embassy in New Delhi.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available for ordinary passports: only holders of Indian diplomatic passports are visa-exempt (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under an agreement in force since 7 December 2016); Indian special and service passport holders still need a visa.

## Visa fees

- **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. Embassy of Switzerland price list valid from 1 April 2026: Visa Adult EUR 90 = CHF 82 / INR 9,600; Child 6-12 EUR 45 = CHF 41 / INR 4,800. The visa fee is due when the application is submitted and is not refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused (Embassy 'Schengen visa fees' page)
- **Children Between 6 – 12 Years:** INR 4800 / EUR 45
- **Children Under 6 Years:** Exempt
- **Work visa: national D visa for work of more than 120 days (adult):** INR 9,600 / EUR 90 — INR as published by the Embassy of Switzerland in India (price list valid from 1 April 2026, linked from its 'Entry visa fees for work in Switzerland' page; CHF 82) and by VFS on its 'Work Permit For More Than 120 Days' tab (October 2026); changes with the exchange rate. Fee is paid when the visa application is submitted and is not refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused. Cantonal permit charges in Switzerland are not published by the Embassy or VFS.
- **Work visa: national D visa for work of more than 120 days (child 6-12):** INR 4,800 / EUR 45 — Embassy price list valid from 1 April 2026 (CHF 41) and VFS long-stay work tab (October 2026); children under 6 free of charge (Embassy authorisation checklist).
- **Student visa: Schengen short-stay visa for studies of up to 90 days:** Free of charge (VFS service charge INR 3,100 still applies at VFS) — Embassy of Switzerland 'Checklist for Schengen Visa: Student, staying in Switzerland up to 90 days' (05.08.2022; published on the Embassy's Schengen procedure page on 20 August 2025 and linked from VFS's 'Students For Up To 90 Days' tab): 'Visa fee: Free of charge'. VFS levies its INR 3,100 service charge in every category (October 2026). VFS's tab shows the general INR 9600 / EUR 90 table.
- **Student visa: national D visa for studies of more than 90 days:** Free of charge (special cases such as post-doc applications: EUR 90 / INR 9,600) — Embassy of Switzerland student D checklist (published 11 February 2026): visa fee free of charge; in special cases, e.g. post-doc applications, EUR 90. INR 9,600 is the Embassy price list amount for an adult visa of EUR 90 (valid from 1 April 2026). VFS's 'Students For More Than 90 Days' tab shows the general INR 9600 / EUR 90 table; the Embassy, where student applications are submitted, says free of charge. National visa fees, where charged, are due when the application is submitted and are not refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused (Embassy 'National visa fees' page).
- **Family reunification visa: national D visa:** EUR 90 adults / EUR 45 children 6-12 (INR 9,600 / INR 4,800) — Embassy family reunification checklist (published 11 February 2026); spouses of Swiss and EU/EFTA nationals and children under 6 free of charge. INR amounts from the Embassy price list valid from 1 April 2026.
- **Schengen visa for family members of EU/EFTA citizens:** Free of charge — Embassy 'Schengen visa fees' page (2026)
- **Appeal against a visa refusal (SEM administrative fee):** CHF 200 / INR 23,400 — Advance payment per person or family; refunded if SEM decides positively (Embassy written-objection sheet). INR as published on the Embassy price list valid from 1 April 2026.

**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

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

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

### Business

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

### Incentive Tour

- 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

- Checklist PDF (Embassy, 05.08.2022): https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2tXIbNj0H8nDROkeHrgM4s/a907304918b310a333cdad1eaec73ddf/Checklist-Student-up-to-90-days-EN-new.pdf
- Submit at the local VFS Visa Application Centre
- Personal cover letter: reason for studying in Switzerland, future plans, benefit of the studies, confirmation of leaving after the studies
- Acceptance/confirmation/registration letter from the school or university, with proof of payment of the fee if applicable; proof of accommodation for the entire Schengen stay
- English language certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS is mandatory; CV
- Travel insurance from the approved Indian insurers list, minimum EUR 30,000, covering the entire Schengen stay
- Flight reservation; financial proof of the applicant or sponsor (students/unemployed: parents' last 3 months' bank statements, ITR-V for 2 assessment years, letter of financial support and passport copies)
- Visa fee: free of charge

### Visitor

- 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

- Request decided by the competent cantonal migration authority: filed directly in Switzerland (usually by the employer/inviting company) or submitted at the Swiss representation, which forwards it to the canton; time frame approx. 8 - 12 weeks either way (VFS overview, October 2026)
- Embassy checklist (01.09.2021, linked from VFS): application submitted personally at the Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Chandragupta Marg, New Delhi, with an appointment; 3 application forms and 2 sets of documents
- 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 (checklist dated 02.02.2020, fee shown EUR 80; email the authorization to newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch to check whether fingerprints are needed): https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/54wa6kOaAbn8Bf1nwZZIWK/7265d42401801611dad842208498bd75/D-or-C_Checklist_work_permit_up_to_120_days_with_authorization-EN.pdf

### Family Reunification

- Submit personally at the Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi, with an online appointment; once the cantonal authorisation is granted, the passport and authorisation may be submitted to VFS without appointment
- Embassy checklist (2026): https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/YcCIBC86U6bD/D-Checklist_FamilyReunion_fee_90.00-En.pdf
- 3 application forms (D), 4 photos, passport + 2 copies, previous passports
- Personal cover letter and invitation letter from the host in Switzerland (original + copy)
- Host's residence/work permit and passport copies
- Original marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages, legalized by the State Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs (marriage deed not accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (original + copy)
- Children's original birth certificates legalized by the State Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs
- With authorization (older VFS-linked checklist): https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6AIuokQRBk7LaJ9ITNb0nI/d24e10b2db06d7b2d670e060b08430c8/D-Checklist-Family-Reunification-with-authorization-EN.pdf

### Students For More Than 90 Days

- Submit personally at the Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with an online appointment
- Embassy checklist (2026): https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/Va9LJQCTTB2K/D-Checklist_Student_fee_90.00-En.pdf
- 3 application forms (D) + original and 2 sets of copies of the documents; 4 photos (white background, 35-40 mm wide)
- Personal cover letter: reason for studying in Switzerland, future plans, how the studies will benefit you, confirmation that you will leave Switzerland after the studies
- CV (original + 1 copy); acceptance/registration letter from the school or university, with proof of payment of the Swiss tuition fee if applicable
- Academic degrees (Secondary, Senior Secondary, University certificates): original + 2 sets of colour copies without 'true copy'/notary stamps
- English language certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS is mandatory; German, French or Italian certificates if available
- Financial status: sponsor's letter covering all costs (origin of funds and relationship), sponsor's ITR-V for the last 2 assessment years and last 3 months' bank statements with bank stamp and signature
- Visa fee: free of charge (special cases such as post-doc: EUR 90)

### Work Permit For More Than 120 Days

- Procedure initiated by the employer through the cantonal authorities; a positive decision is required before the visa request; an initial request submitted directly or via VFS to the Embassy is inadmissible
- With the cantonal authorisation (Embassy checklist 2026: https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/1OAlnYwwyzms/Checklist_authorization_to_enter_Switzerland_fee_90.00-En.pdf): submit personally at VFS or at the Embassy with prior appointment; valid passport, 1 photo clipped to the authorisation letter, copy of the authorisation letter, 1 copy of passport bio-data and last page; visa fee EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-12, under 6 free; no visa application form required (VFS)
- Special categories (cabaret dancers, artists and musicians, post-graduates/doctoral/post-doc/academic guests) apply personally at the Embassy
- Older VFS-linked checklists (2020, still showing EUR 80): https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/JUptycM7jFYa90QXStYTf/1b2c0468ddba8f56e3457ca006403dfa/Checklist-For-National-D-Visa-Document-new.pdf ; https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6zDy4Lg3aV4PQekj9OmvZC/2345bf380f138a35eb6c6cb18699d464/D-Checklist-work-permit-new.pdf

### Biometrics and personal appearance (all Schengen applicants)

- Personal appearance is mandatory if your fingerprints have not been collected yet (biometric data: finger scans and facial image, kept in the VIS for 5 years)
- Not necessary if your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months and a visa with the mention 'VIS' was granted, unless the earlier fingerprints prove to be of insufficient quality
- Children under 12 do not need to appear in person or give fingerprints
- Applications submitted by a third person need the authorization letter (Appendix 8)
- The Swiss representation may still ask the applicant to appear for a personal interview

### Visa refusal and appeal (written objection)

- Reasons for refusal are notified on a standard refusal form issued by the Embassy on behalf of SEM
- Appeal within 30 days of notification, by signed and dated letter in German, French or Italian, addressed to SEM and sent to the Swiss representation that refused the visa or to SEM, Quellenweg 6, CH-3003 Berne-Wabern
- The applicant or an authorised representative (in particular the host or inviting company in Switzerland) may file the appeal
- Advance payment of an administrative fee of CHF 200 per person or family; refunded if SEM decides positively
- SEM decision takes approx. 8 - 12 weeks; if SEM confirms the refusal, a further appeal to the Federal Administrative Court within 30 days, lodged only by an authorised representative in Switzerland (e.g. a Swiss lawyer) or the host/company
- Statutory rights sheet: https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/kmAUNeqzyIjB/Statutory-Rights-Requirements-Written-Objection_EN.pdf

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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

## Processing time

- **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
- **Schengen visa (Embassy of Switzerland pages, 2026):** 7-10 calendar days after submission at any VFS centre in India (Schengen procedure page); the visa information page states 10-15 working days after VFS submission. As a general rule a decision is taken within 15 days, extendable in individual cases; consultation with other Schengen states can add up to 14 calendar days. Apply at the earliest 6 months before travel.
- **Student visa: national D visa for studies of more than 90 days:** Approximately 8-12 weeks in total (Embassy of Switzerland, national visa page, 2026); may vary considerably depending on the canton. The application is forwarded to the cantonal migration authority of the intended place of residence and the Embassy can issue the visa only after a positive decision; the Embassy gives no updates during the procedure.
- **Family reunification visa: national D visa:** Approximately 8-12 weeks in total (Embassy national visa page, 2026); the family reunification checklist gives 6-12 weeks for the cantonal decision. Optional voluntary verification of documents by the Embassy takes 3-4 months (advance payment CHF 1,000).
- **Work permit up to 120 days in 12 months (cantonal decision):** Approx. 8 - 12 weeks whether the request is filed directly with the cantonal migration authority (usually by the employer) or through the Swiss representation in India (VFS overview, October 2026); the VFS processing tab's general 15-calendar-day figure applies to the visa stage
- **Appeal against a visa refusal (SEM decision):** Appeal within 30 days of notification of the refusal; SEM's decision takes approx. 8 - 12 weeks
- **Urgent medical or humanitarian cases (fast-track):** For serious and urgent medical reasons (urgent treatment, serious accident, loss in the family), the appointment schedule and application can be fast-tracked: contact the Embassy with the reasons and your desired departure date

## Visa categories

### 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

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Work permit and national D visa (work of more than 120 days) (Work)

Indians, as non-EU/EFTA nationals, can work in Switzerland only if highly qualified. The Swiss employer applies to the cantonal authorities, and the D visa is requested in India only after a positive cantonal decision.

- Manager, specialist or other skilled professional: essentially a degree from a university or institution of higher education plus several years of professional experience
- The employer must prove that no suitable person from Switzerland or an EU/EFTA state is available for the job
- Salary, social security contributions and terms of employment must match conditions customary for the region, profession and sector
- For stays of several years: professional and social adaptability, language skills and age are key factors
- Procedure initiated by the employer with the competent cantonal authority (since 20 January 2014); the visa is granted only after the authorisation is delivered
- With the authorisation: passport, photo, copy of the authorisation letter and the visa fee, submitted at VFS or at the Embassy with prior appointment

Source: https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/nicht-eu_efta-angehoerige.html

### Student visa: national D visa for studies of more than 90 days (Study)

Indian students apply personally at the Visa Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi with an online appointment; the cantonal migration office of the place of study decides, and the Embassy issues the visa only after approval.

- Acceptance/confirmation/registration letter from the Swiss school or university, with proof of payment of the school fee if applicable
- English language certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS (mandatory)
- Personal cover letter on reasons for studying in Switzerland and future plans, confirming departure after the studies
- Proof of financial means: sponsor's confirmation letter with the origin of funds, sponsor's ITR-V for the last 2 assessment years and 3 months' bank statements
- CV and academic certificates (original + 2 colour copies)
- Visa fee free of charge (special cases such as post-doc: EUR 90)

Source: https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/Va9LJQCTTB2K/D-Checklist_Student_fee_90.00-En.pdf

### Family reunification: national D visa (Family)

Spouses and children joining a family member in Switzerland apply personally at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi; the cantonal migration office decides.

- Invitation letter and residence/work permit copy of the host in Switzerland
- Original marriage certificate legalized by the State Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs (marriage deed not accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Children's birth certificates legalized by the State Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs
- Visa fee EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-12; spouses of Swiss and EU/EFTA nationals and children under 6 free
- After arrival: declare your arrival at the Residents Registration Office of your place of residence within the first 14 days; the residence permit is issued upon that notification
- Once the cantonal authorisation is granted, the passport and authorisation may be submitted to VFS by the applicant or a third person without prior appointment

Source: https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/YcCIBC86U6bD/D-Checklist_FamilyReunion_fee_90.00-En.pdf

## Where to apply in India

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

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of Switzerland in India, New Delhi - Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (Consular Section: Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021); tel. +91 11 4995 9500; visa email newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch (no visa queries by phone):** Visas for all of India: all visa applications submitted anywhere in India (through VFS Global) are processed by the Embassy. Consular services for residents of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Bhutan
- **Consulate General of Switzerland, Mumbai - 102 Maker Chambers IV, 10th Floor, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 3536 4000; mumbai@eda.admin.ch:** No visa services (visas via the Embassy in New Delhi). Consular services for residents of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Puducherry
- **Consulate General of Switzerland, Bengaluru - No. 26, Crescent Park, Resthouse Crescent Road, Bengaluru 560001; bangalore@eda.admin.ch:** No visa or consular services: visas via the Embassy in New Delhi; consular matters for Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar are handled by the Consulate General in Mumbai

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
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. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
6. **Track your application** — Track the application status as described on the official pages.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Swiss consulates in India (2025):** 13.6% — 30,630 visas not issued; 226,044 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Swiss consulates in India (2024):** 12.0% — 26,126 visas not issued; 217,373 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-04-10:** EU Entry/Exit System (EES) fully operational, including in Switzerland: short-stay visitors such as Indian Schengen visa holders are registered at the external border and passport stamping is replaced. — https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/visa-entry-to-and-residence-in-switzerland
- **2025-10-12:** Progressive start of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen external borders. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. 7 more fee rows are listed on this page. 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 11 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; Schengen visa (Embassy of Switzerland pages, 2026): 7-10 calendar days after submission at any VFS centre in India (Schengen procedure page); the visa information page states 10-15 working days after VFS submission. As a general rule a decision is taken within 15 days, extendable in individual cases; consultation with other Schengen states can add up to 14 calendar days. Apply at the earliest 6 months before travel..

### 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. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of Switzerland in India, New Delhi - Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (Consular Section: Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021); tel. +91 11 4995 9500; visa email newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch (no visa queries by phone) — Visas for all of India: all visa applications submitted anywhere in India (through VFS Global) are processed by the Embassy. Consular services for residents of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Bhutan; Consulate General of Switzerland, Mumbai - 102 Maker Chambers IV, 10th Floor, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 3536 4000; mumbai@eda.admin.ch — No visa services (visas via the Embassy in New Delhi). Consular services for residents of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Puducherry; Consulate General of Switzerland, Bengaluru - No. 26, Crescent Park, Resthouse Crescent Road, Bengaluru 560001; bangalore@eda.admin.ch — No visa or consular services: visas via the Embassy in New Delhi; consular matters for Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar are handled by the Consulate General in Mumbai.

### Can Indians get a Switzerland visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration lists Indian nationals as needing a visa for stays of up to 90 days (only diplomatic passport holders are exempt), so the Schengen visa must be obtained before travel by applying through VFS Global in India; all applications are processed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi. eVisa — Not available: Switzerland has no eVisa for Indians. Schengen applications are lodged at a VFS Global centre in India (or directly at the Embassy with a prior appointment requested by email), with personal appearance mandatory for fingerprints unless they were collected in the last 59 months, and long-stay student visas are submitted personally at the Embassy in New Delhi. Visa-free entry — Not available for ordinary passports: only holders of Indian diplomatic passports are visa-exempt (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under an agreement in force since 7 December 2016); Indian special and service passport holders still need a visa.

### 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

- [VFS Switzerland India - Visa Types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/visa-type) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Switzerland India - Visa Application Centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist (linked from VFS)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7GsKxWSmjjpo0ODicJ0XPm/e4c4ffcfe550736cc14ae65470478369/Checklist_Tourist-EN-2025.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Responsibilities (pan-India visa support, consular district)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/embassy-of-switzerland) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Swiss representations in India - Embassy and Consulates General (visa and consular districts)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/the-swiss-representations) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai - Responsibilities](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/consulate-general-switzerland-mumbai) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Swiss representations in India - Contacts (addresses, phones, emails)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/swiss-representations-contacts) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Visa: entry to and residence in Switzerland (processing, diplomatic exemption, EES)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/visa-entry-to-and-residence-in-switzerland) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Application for Schengen visa and procedure (biometrics, processing)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/application-schengen-visa-procedure) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Where to apply for a Schengen visa](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/where-to-apply-for-a-schengen-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [SEM - Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality (Annex CH-1, List 1, version 3 April 2026)](https://www.sem.admin.ch/dam/sem/en/data/rechtsgrundlagen/weisungen/visa/bfm/bfm-anh01-liste1-e.pdf.download.pdf/bfm-anh01-liste1-e.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Entry/Exit System (EES)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - National visa fees](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/national-visa-fees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Entry visa fees for work in Switzerland](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/fees-visa-work-switzerland) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Counter services price list (valid from 1 April 2026; visa fees in CHF/INR)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/G-jok4jqE1XF/Indien-Bhutan-gebuehrentabelle_EN.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Which documents should I submit with a national visa application? (processing 8-12 weeks)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/documents-national-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for National D Visa: Student (more than 90 days), fee page Feb 2026](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/Va9LJQCTTB2K/D-Checklist_Student_fee_90.00-En.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for National D Visa: Family Reunification (Feb 2026)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/YcCIBC86U6bD/D-Checklist_FamilyReunion_fee_90.00-En.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for Authorization letter (work permit, family reunification, student)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/1OAlnYwwyzms/Checklist_authorization_to_enter_Switzerland_fee_90.00-En.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Labour / Work permits](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/labour-work-permits) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [SEM - Working in Switzerland: Non-EU/EFTA nationals](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/nicht-eu_efta-angehoerige.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Switzerland India - Work Permit For More Than 120 Days (overview, fees, processing)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/visa-type#workpermitformorethan120days) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Switzerland India - Students For More Than 90 Days (overview, fees)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/visa-type#studentsformorethan90days) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Switzerland India - Work Permit For Up To 120 Days In 12 Months (overview: cantonal procedure 8-12 weeks)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/che/visa-type#workpermitforupto120daysin12months) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist: Work permit up to 120 days (linked from VFS)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/KJsNsCybKM3LomsRE6Z6b/c3e2d11c2b9391cadefea70aa1a66aa3/Work-Permit-For-Up-To-120-Days-In-12-Months-updated.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for Schengen Visa: Student, staying up to 90 days (05.08.2022, linked from VFS)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2tXIbNj0H8nDROkeHrgM4s/a907304918b310a333cdad1eaec73ddf/Checklist-Student-up-to-90-days-EN-new.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Schengen visa fees (non-refundable; EU/EFTA family members free)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/schengen-visa-fees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Appeal / requirements for a written objection (visa refusal)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/kmAUNeqzyIjB/Statutory-Rights-Requirements-Written-Objection_EN.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland - Checklist for Schengen Visa: Student up to 90 days (Embassy-hosted, 20 August 2025)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/eda-cms/6qMrTikLwAL4/Checklist_Student_up_to_90_days-EN.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Switzerland in India - Application procedure for urgent medical purposes (fast-track)](https://www.schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch/en/application-procedure-urgent-medical-purposes) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- Only the Tourist checklist PDF parsed; other category checklists linked
- Embassy site (schweiz-indien.eda.admin.ch) blocks automated fetches (HTTP 403); pages read in a browser on 2026-10-15. Embassy pages give differing Schengen processing times (7-10 calendar days vs 10-15 working days after VFS submission)
- Embassy's own list of VFS cities (Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune) omits Bhubaneswar, which the VFS centre list includes; applicationCentres kept as per VFS
- Student visa fee: the Embassy's student checklists (short-stay 05.08.2022, Embassy-hosted since 20 August 2025; long-stay published Feb 2026) say free of charge (long-stay special cases such as post-doc EUR 90), while VFS's student tabs show the general INR 9600 / EUR 90 table; record follows the Embassy
- Checklists linked from VFS for long-stay work (dated 2020) still state a EUR 80 visa fee; the Embassy's current checklists and price list give EUR 90
- Cantonal permit/authorisation fees charged in Switzerland and the 2026 third-country quota figures were not verified (admin.ch press release blocked automated access)

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