Up-to-date Switzerland visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, sightseeing, attending events, short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area — for Switzerland and the five states Switzerland represents in Nepal.
Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs — up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window. Does NOT cover gainful professional activity (paid or unpaid) — that requires a Swiss work permit.
Visiting family or friends resident in Switzerland or in one of the represented Schengen states (Latvia, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Poland, Slovak Republic) — short stay up to 90 days.
Inter-governmental meetings, consultations, negotiations, official events, and similar government / international-organisation business.
Salaried employment in Switzerland under a Swiss employer who has obtained a work permit (Arbeitsbewilligung) from the cantonal labour-market authority subject to quota and labour-market priority rules.
Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at a Swiss university, federal institute (ETH / EPFL), university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule), or recognised language school.
Joining a family member legally resident in Switzerland — spouse / civil partner, child under 18 (or older if dependent), and in narrow cases dependent parents.
Hosted research at a Swiss university, federal institute (ETH / EPFL), research institute, or recognised research entity under the EU Researcher Directive equivalent.
Internship or vocational training at a Swiss host organisation under a recognised training agreement, including paid stagiaire arrangements at multinationals based in Switzerland.
Long-term residence in Switzerland for retirees aged 55+ who can prove sufficient financial means to live without working in Switzerland and demonstrate strong personal ties to Switzerland.
Original passport + photocopy
Valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned end of stay, with at least 2 blank pages. Do NOT staple two or more passports together.
Passport bio-page copies + previous passports
Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
One recent passport-size photograph (35–40 mm width)
Light background, full face non-smiling, no sunglasses or hat (except religious / ethnic), colour, < 6 months old, printed on photographic paper. Glue onto application form.
Citizenship copy
Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
Schengen visa application form
Complete the visa application form online while booking the VFS appointment, then download, print, and sign.
Schengen Visa Questionnaire
Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf — print, fill, and submit alongside the main application form.
Cover letter
Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Embassy of Switzerland, Kathmandu.
Confirmed return / onward airline ticket
Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is approved — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay
Hotel reservations in the applicant's name covering every night, OR a notarised host-invitation with host's ID + Swiss residence proof.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000 cover including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Bank statement (last 6 months)
Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay; higher for long-stay.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
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Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Switzerland visa — sourced from Switzerland's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable during peak season or where interview / additional documentation is required.
Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000.
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).
Book online at vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che/book-an-appointment, attend VFS Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel) with the full file + biometrics; the Embassy in Jawalakhel adjudicates.
Required documents include: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies + previous passports; One recent passport-size photograph (35–40 mm width); Citizenship copy; Schengen visa application form; Schengen Visa Questionnaire; Cover letter; Confirmed return / onward airline ticket.
Embassy of Switzerland — Kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland, Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal · P.O. Box 113. Phone: +977 1 421 7008.
Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs — up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window. Does NOT cover gainful professional activity (paid or unpaid) — that requires a Swiss work permit. Processing: 15 calendar days standard..
Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che (VFS application portal — short-stay) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che/book-an-appointment · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/ (full visa-info one-pager + downloadable PDF checklists) · https://www.eda.admin.ch/kathmandu (Embassy — long-stay).
Schengen short-stay: cash / QR at VFS centre, VFS service online by Credit / Debit card. Long-stay: pay directly at the Embassy in Jawalakhel by cash / bank transfer.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Switzerland including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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