# Switzerland visa for Nepali citizens > Switzerland visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun. Nepali passport holders visiting Switzerland as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt. Apply through VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. - **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required — Schengen short-stay visa - **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/switzerland - **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25 ## Embassy / mission - **Mission:** Embassy of Switzerland — Kathmandu - **Address:** Embassy of Switzerland, Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal · P.O. Box 113 - **Phone:** +977 1 421 7008, +977 1 597 0883 - **Email:** kathmandu@eda.admin.ch, kathmandu.consular@eda.admin.ch - **Hours:** Embassy: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 + 13:00–17:00 (closed Sat/Sun + holidays). Consular visiting hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00. Telephone consular hours: Mon–Thu 14:00–15:00. - **Application centre:** VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Complex / Chhaya Devi Center, Amrit Marg, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel-26, Kathmandu, Nepal. Submission by appointment via vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che/book-an-appointment. Handles Schengen short-stay only (since 1 July 2025); long-stay national visas go directly to the Embassy at Jawalakhel. - **Online portal:** 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) - **Payment:** 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. ## Visa categories ### Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism **Purpose:** 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. **Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the trip dates (single entry) or up to 5 years (multi-entry) at the consul's discretion based on travel history. **Entries:** Single, double, or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable during peak season or where interview / additional documentation is required. **How to apply:** 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. **Financial requirement:** Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000. **Required documents:** - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - VFS Tourist documents checklist (PDF, 2025): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Checklist_Tourist-EN-2025.pdf - Schengen Common Information sheet (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/EU-Sheet-short-stay-visa.pdf - Schengen Visa Questionnaire (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf - Switzerland is one of the 29 European countries forming the Schengen Area — a single Schengen visa allows travel across all 29 states. - A clean Schengen travel history (prior tourist visas with no overstay) significantly improves chances of a multi-entry visa. ### Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business **Purpose:** 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. **Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the trip dates or multi-entry up to 5 years at consul's discretion. **Entries:** Single, double, or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard. **How to apply:** Same VFS Kathmandu route as tourist, with a Swiss / Schengen-state business invitation. **Required documents:** - 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. - Invitation letter from Swiss / Schengen-state partner — On company letterhead, addressed to the Embassy, stating purpose, exact dates, host contact, and undertaking to cover (or share) costs. - Swiss host commercial registration (Handelsregisterauszug) — Recent extract (within 3 months) from the Swiss Commercial Register or equivalent in the represented Schengen state. - Trade-fair / conference accreditation *(conditional)* — Where the trip is for a fair / conference — registration confirmation or admission card. - Cover letter from Nepali employer / company — On letterhead, stating designation, salary, leave approval, purpose, and intent to return. - 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. - 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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. **Notes:** - VFS Business documents checklist (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Checklist_Business-EN.pdf - Schengen Common Information sheet (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/EU-Sheet-short-stay-visa.pdf - Schengen Visa Questionnaire (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf ### Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visitor (Family / Friends) **Purpose:** 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. **Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the visit dates (single entry) or multi-entry at consul's discretion. **Entries:** Single, double, or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard. **How to apply:** Swiss / Schengen-resident host signs a formal invitation; the applicant submits at VFS Kathmandu. **Required documents:** - 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. - Original Invitation Letter from host — Signed by the Swiss / Schengen-resident host; states host's identity, address, relationship, dates, and undertaking on accommodation / costs. - Host's passport / Permis B/C/L copy — Copies of the host's ID + Swiss residence permit (or passport for Swiss / EU / EFTA citizens). - Host's residence proof (Wohnsitzbescheinigung) — Recent registration certificate from the Swiss community office (Gemeinde) showing the host's registered address. - Host's income proof — Salary slips, tax declaration, OR business registration showing capacity to host. - Proof of relationship *(conditional)* — Marriage / birth / family register where the relationship is declared in the invitation. NOT required for spouse / dependent child / dependent parent of Swiss / EU / EFTA citizen if the certificate is issued in those countries. - 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). - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - VFS Family Visit / Visitor documents checklist (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Checklist-Schengen-family-Visit.pdf - Schengen Common Information sheet (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/EU-Sheet-short-stay-visa.pdf - Schengen Visa Questionnaire (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf - Spouse of Swiss / EU / EFTA citizen with marriage certificate issued / registered in those countries: flight booking, insurance, AND visa application fee are waived per Schengen Code. ### Diplomatic — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Official / Diplomatic **Purpose:** Inter-governmental meetings, consultations, negotiations, official events, and similar government / international-organisation business. **Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the trip dates (single entry) or multi-entry per credentials. **Entries:** Single or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard (variable for courtesy-processing diplomats). **How to apply:** Submitted via VFS Kathmandu with diplomatic / official documentation; some diplomatic missions submit directly via diplomatic channels. **Required documents:** - Diplomatic / Official passport or UN Laissez-Passer + photocopy — Valid for at least 3 months beyond planned end of stay. - Note Verbale from MoFA Nepal *(conditional)* — For diplomatic / official passport holders — equivalent diplomatic note from the sending mission. - International Organisation sponsor letter *(conditional)* — For ordinary-passport applicants sponsored by an IO with Headquarters Agreement — confirms event, dates, and sponsorship. - Travel order / mission letter — Stating purpose, duration, and host counterpart. - One recent passport-size photograph (35–40 mm width) — White / off-white background, full face non-smiling. - Schengen visa application form + Questionnaire - 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). - 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. **Notes:** - VFS Official documents checklist (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Checklist-Official.pdf - Schengen Common Information sheet (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/EU-Sheet-short-stay-visa.pdf - Schengen Visa Questionnaire (PDF): https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english/pdf/Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf ### Work — Switzerland Long-Stay Work Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** 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. **Stay duration:** Tied to the Swiss work contract — typically 1 year initial L-permit (short-term) or B-permit (residence) renewable annually; C-permit (settlement) after 5–10 years. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Switzerland; convert to Swiss residence permit (Permis L / B) at the cantonal migration office within 14 days of arrival and before starting work. **Entries:** Single entry on the visa; multi on the residence permit. **Processing time:** 8–16 weeks total (Swiss employer obtains work permit from canton + State Secretariat for Migration [SEM] approval BEFORE Embassy submission). **How to apply:** Swiss employer applies for the work permit at the cantonal labour-market authority (passes labour-market priority test — no Swiss / EU / EFTA candidate available); after SEM approves, the applicant submits the Embassy file directly at the Embassy of Switzerland in Jawalakhel. NOT via VFS. **Required documents:** - 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. - Original cantonal work permit + SEM approval — Original Bewilligung (work-permit authorisation) issued by the cantonal labour-market authority and the SEM approval letter. - Swiss employment contract — Signed contract stating role, salary (≥ Swiss collective-bargaining minimums), duration, and place of work. - Swiss employer commercial registration (Handelsregisterauszug) — Recent extract (within 3 months). - Education / professional qualifications — Apostilled / attested certificates with notarised English translations (or in German / French / Italian). - CV / experience certificates — Detailed CV with notarised English translations of any Nepali-language documents. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA — issued within the last 3 months. - DoFE labour permit — Department of Foreign Employment, Government of Nepal — required at airport departure for outbound workers. - Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) certificate — From a DoFE-licensed orientation provider in Nepal. - Foreign Employment Insurance receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules. - Social Security Fund (SSF) contribution receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules. - 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. - 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. - 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — 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. **Notes:** - Switzerland operates a strict work-permit quota — non-EU / non-EFTA workers face significant restrictions and labour-market priority rules. Highly skilled / specialised candidates have the best chance. - Recruitment from Nepal must go through a DoFE-licensed Nepali manpower agency. - Some long-stay visas are pre-approved by Swiss authorities (canton + SEM) — Embassy collection is then a simplified process. - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. ### Student — Switzerland Student Long-Stay Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at a Swiss university, federal institute (ETH / EPFL), university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule), or recognised language school. **Stay duration:** 1 year per visa, renewable through the cantonal migration office for the duration of the academic programme. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Switzerland; convert to student residence permit (Permis B Studien) at the cantonal migration office within 14 days of arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once the residence permit is issued. **Processing time:** 8–12 weeks total (after the cantonal migration office approves the residence permit). **How to apply:** After admission to a Swiss institution, the applicant submits the Embassy file at the Embassy of Switzerland in Jawalakhel; the Embassy forwards to the relevant cantonal migration office for approval. **Required documents:** - 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. - Three completed long-stay application forms — In English / German / French / Italian / Spanish — three original signed copies. - Acceptance / admission letter from Swiss institution — On letterhead, stating programme, duration, course code, and tuition status. - Academic transcripts and certificates — Apostilled / attested in triplicate, with notarised English translations of any Nepali-language documents. - Proof of financial means — Minimum CHF 21,000 / year in funds (≈ NPR 3,200,000 / year) — bank statements, scholarship letter, or sponsor undertaking. - Proof of accommodation in Switzerland — University residence confirmation, private rental contract, OR host-invitation; first months are enough at application stage. - Confirmation of payment of registration / tuition fees (where applicable) *(conditional)* — Receipt or scholarship-award letter. - Letter of motivation / study plan — Statement explaining the programme choice, career objectives, and intent to return after studies. - CV — Detailed CV with academic and professional history. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. - Every Nepali-language document must be in triplicate AND translated into English (or German / French / Italian / Romansh). - Some long-stay study visas are pre-approved by Swiss authorities — collection is then a simplified process. - Students must register at the local Kreisbüro / community office within 14 days of arrival in Switzerland for the student residence permit. ### Family Reunion — Switzerland Family Reunion Long-Stay Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** Joining a family member legally resident in Switzerland — spouse / civil partner, child under 18 (or older if dependent), and in narrow cases dependent parents. **Stay duration:** Tied to the sponsor's residence permit (Permis B / C / L); converted to "Permis B Famille" or equivalent on arrival. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; residence permit aligned with sponsor. **Entries:** Single entry on the visa; multi on the residence permit. **Processing time:** 8–24 weeks total (sponsor lodges the cantonal application first; once approved the family member applies at the Embassy). **How to apply:** Sponsor in Switzerland applies for family-reunion authorisation at the cantonal migration office, supplying income / accommodation evidence; once issued, the family member files at the Embassy of Switzerland Jawalakhel. **Required documents:** - 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. - Cantonal family-reunion authorisation — Original or certified decision from the cantonal migration office approving family reunion. - Sponsor's residence permit + passport copy — Sponsor's Permis B / C / L valid for at least 1 more year; plus passport bio page. - Sponsor's income proof — Salary slips (last 3–6 months), tax declaration, OR business proof showing capacity to support the dependant per cantonal income thresholds. - Sponsor's accommodation proof — Tenancy contract or property deed, with proof the residence is large enough for the family. - Proof of relationship — Marriage / birth / dependency certificates, attested by Nepal MoFA AND legalised by the Swiss Embassy. Notarised English translations mandatory. - Family register / Lalpurja (for parents / extended) *(conditional)* — Issued by the local Ward Office, attested by Nepal MoFA, with notarised English translation. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. - Marriage / birth certificates must be attested by Nepal MoFA AND legalised by the Swiss Embassy before submission. - Sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income (per cantonal table — varies by family size and canton) and an apartment large enough for the family. - Spouse of Swiss / EU / EFTA citizen benefits from the EU Free Movement of Persons regime — simplified procedure. ### Researcher — Switzerland Researcher Long-Stay Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** Hosted research at a Swiss university, federal institute (ETH / EPFL), research institute, or recognised research entity under the EU Researcher Directive equivalent. **Stay duration:** 1 year per visa, renewable through the cantonal migration office for the duration of the research project. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; residence permit (Permis B Forscher / chercheur) aligned with the research agreement. **Entries:** Multi-entry once residence permit is issued. **Processing time:** 8–12 weeks total. **How to apply:** Swiss research host signs the hosting agreement; the applicant submits the Embassy file at the Embassy of Switzerland Jawalakhel. **Required documents:** - 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. - Three completed long-stay application forms — In English / German / French / Italian / Spanish — three original signed copies. - Hosting agreement (Convention d'accueil) — Signed by the Swiss research host institution and the applicant — registered with the cantonal authority. - Research project description — On host institution's letterhead — outlining the project, duration, funding, and outputs. - Education / experience credentials — PhD / Master's + research publications / experience certificates with notarised English translations. - Proof of financial means — Stipend or salary letter from the Swiss host showing minimum monthly compensation per cantonal schedule. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. - EU Blue Card equivalent does not exist in Switzerland — researchers go through the cantonal migration office route. ### Student / Trainee — Switzerland Internship / Trainee Long-Stay Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** Internship or vocational training at a Swiss host organisation under a recognised training agreement, including paid stagiaire arrangements at multinationals based in Switzerland. **Stay duration:** Up to 18 months total (12-month stagiaire programme renewable once for 6 months under bilateral agreements where applicable). **Validity:** Aligned with the internship agreement; cantonal residence permit issued on arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once the residence permit is issued. **Processing time:** 8–12 weeks. **How to apply:** Swiss host organisation files the internship contract with the cantonal labour-market office; once approved, the applicant submits the Embassy file at Jawalakhel. **Required documents:** - 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. - Internship contract / convention de stage — Tripartite agreement — applicant + Swiss host + home institution (where applicable). States duration, role, and stipend. - Cantonal labour-market office approval — Where required by the canton. - Education / experience certificates — Notarised English translations of Nepali-language certificates. - Proof of financial means — Stipend letter from Swiss host plus accommodation arrangement. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. ### Retirement — Switzerland Retirement Long-Stay Visa (Type D National) **Purpose:** 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. **Stay duration:** 1 year initial residence permit (Permis B), renewable annually subject to continued financial sufficiency. **Validity:** Aligned with the cantonal residence permit. **Entries:** Multi-entry once residence permit is issued. **Processing time:** 12–24 weeks. **How to apply:** Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland Jawalakhel; the cantonal migration office reviews the financial-sufficiency and personal-ties evidence. **Eligibility:** Aged 55+; prove substantial financial means (typically CHF 100,000+ annual income or substantial savings); demonstrate close ties to Switzerland (prior visits, property, family connections); private health insurance valid in Switzerland; no intent to engage in any paid activity. **Required documents:** - 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. - Proof of financial means (bank / pension / investments) — Audited bank statements, pension certificates, investment portfolios — demonstrating sustainable retirement income / capital. - Proof of close ties to Switzerland — Prior Swiss visit history, property ownership, family connections, or business interests in Switzerland. - Sworn statement of non-employment — Notarised undertaking not to engage in any paid activity in Switzerland. - Proof of accommodation in Switzerland — Property title deed, signed long-term tenancy agreement, OR certified accommodation arrangement. - Private health insurance valid in Switzerland — Comprehensive cover for the duration of the 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - Apply directly at the Embassy of Switzerland, Jawalakhel — NOT through VFS Kathmandu. - Retirement residence in Switzerland is highly restrictive for non-EU / non-EFTA applicants — cantons grant the permit only when financial sufficiency and ties are clearly demonstrated. ## Important general notes - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard. - Since 1 July 2025, Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa applications for Switzerland — and for the five Schengen states Switzerland represents in Nepal (Latvia, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Poland, and Slovak Republic) — are processed by VFS Global Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel). The Embassy at Jawalakhel no longer accepts walk-in short-stay submissions. - Long-stay national (Type D) visas — work, study, family reunion, research, internship, retirement, etc. — must be filed DIRECTLY at the Embassy of Switzerland in Jawalakhel. VFS does NOT handle long-stay categories. - Long-stay applications are forwarded by the Embassy to the competent cantonal migration office in Switzerland for adjudication; some long-stay visas are pre-approved by the Swiss authorities and can be collected with a simplified process at the Embassy. - VFS service charge: NPR 2,858 (incl. 13 % VAT) per applicant — payable by Credit / Debit card online when confirming the appointment slot. Visa fee itself is paid in cash or QR at the visa centre on the day of submission. Optional add-ons: SMS NPR 440, Premium Lounge NPR 6,200, Form-Filling NPR 1,466 (all incl. 13 % VAT). - Schengen short-stay processing: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable when interview / further documentation is requested. Recommended lead time: at least 2 weeks before travel; max 180 days in advance; minimum 15 calendar days. - Long-stay processing: typically 8–12 weeks from Embassy submission to cantonal decision; some categories (work permits with quota) can take longer. - Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation) is mandatory and must be valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. - Photo specifications: 35–40 mm width, light (white / off-white) background, full face non-smiling, no sunglasses or hat (except religious / ethnic), colour, < 6 months old, printed on photographic paper (no scans / copies). Glue the photo onto the application form. ICAO photo guidelines apply: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf - Passport must be 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 — bind with a rubber band. - Schengen visas must be applied for at the consulate of the main destination country. When Switzerland is the main destination (longest stay), apply at VFS Switzerland; if equal stay across Schengen states, apply at the consulate of the first port of entry. - On arrival in Switzerland, long-stay visa holders must register with the local Kreisbüro / community office within 14 days (and before starting work). ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Switzerland visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Family, Diplomatic). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules. 2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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. 3. **Submit at VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — 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. 4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable during peak season or where interview / additional documentation is required. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Switzerland as tourists? Nepali passport holders visiting Switzerland for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ### How long does a Switzerland tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens? 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable during peak season or where interview / additional documentation is required. ### What bank balance is required for a Switzerland visa? Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000. ### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Switzerland on a tourist visa? Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism). ### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Switzerland tourist visa? 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. ### What documents are required for a Switzerland tourist visa from Nepal? 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. ### Where is the Switzerland embassy in Nepal? Embassy of Switzerland — Kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland, Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal · P.O. Box 113. Phone: +977 1 421 7008. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, 3rd Floor, Chhaya Complex / Chhaya Devi Center, Amrit Marg, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel-26, Kathmandu, Nepal. Submission by appointment via vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che/book-an-appointment. Handles Schengen short-stay only (since 1 July 2025); long-stay national visas go directly to the Embassy at Jawalakhel. ### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Switzerland business visa? 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. ### Is there an official online portal for the Switzerland visa? Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che. ### How is the Switzerland visa fee paid? 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. ### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Switzerland visa application? Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Switzerland visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page. ## Sources - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che — VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre Nepal - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/nepal/english — Full visa-info one-pager (scraped 2026-04-25) - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/che/book-an-appointment — VFS appointment booking - https://www.eda.admin.ch/kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal - https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/visa/entry-ch.html — Swiss visa hub for Nepal - https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days.html — Schengen short-stay (Type C) - https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/visa/entry-ch/more-90-days.html — Switzerland long-stay (Type D National) - https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/nepal.html — Nepal-specific Schengen guidance - https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/fees-schengen.html — Schengen fees for Nepal - https://www.sem.admin.ch — State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) — long-stay quotas and approvals - VFS Switzerland Visa Application Centre Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Amrit Marg, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel-26 - Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal — Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur (P.O. Box 113), kathmandu@eda.admin.ch, +977-1-4217008 - Schengen states represented by Switzerland in Nepal: Latvia, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Poland, Slovak Republic - VFS PDF: Schengen Common Information · EU-Sheet-short-stay-visa.pdf - VFS PDF: Tourist documents checklist · Checklist_Tourist-EN-2025.pdf - VFS PDF: Business documents checklist · Checklist_Business-EN.pdf - VFS PDF: Visitor (family/friends) checklist · Checklist-Schengen-family-Visit.pdf - VFS PDF: Official documents checklist · Checklist-Official.pdf - VFS PDF: Schengen Visa Questionnaire · Questionnaire_Schengen_Visa_EN.pdf ## Related - All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa - Schengen visa from Nepal, country by country: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/schengen - Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket --- *Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*