Switzerland Business Visa

Switzerland has one of the most advanced and free-market economies wherein the service sector plays a very important role in the country specifically Swiss Banking and Tourism are considered as the pillars of the country’s economy.

 

Switzerland is the leading producer of watches & clocks in the world where Omega & TAG Heuer are well-known brands and it has a competitive market for pharmaceutical companies including Novartis and Roche.

  • You must have a valid passport of 3 months validity after your scheduled return date.
  • 2 blank pages in the passport.
  • Valid Business Proof in the home country.
  • Social & Economic ties in the home country proving your return.
  • Proper documents from the inviter.
  • Switzerland Business visa is an offline process and you are required to visit the center for submission of the documents and biometrics. You need to schedule an appointment before visiting the VFS Center.
  • On the scheduled day of the appointment, you are required to visit the center and submit the documents as per the document checklist. Biometrics will take place on the same day. Some applicants may need to submit additional documents other than the checklist as it varies from case to case.
  • You are required to submit biometrics if you are traveling to Schengen country for the first time or if you have given the biometrics before 59 months.
  • Switzerland Business Visa is an offline process wherein the applicant is required to visit the center and submit the documents on paper (A4 size) at the nearby VFS center.
  • It is always advisable to take the help of a travel agent for guidance on the selection of the visa type, procedure & documents to be submitted.
  • On deciding the travel plan you need to start collecting the documents. Inviter’s documents must be received in advance as it is required for filling up the online form & cover letter.
  • Visa form is filled online, fill up the required details. An incomplete form may lead to delay or rejection of the visa.
  • The cover letter must be on the letterhead addressing to the Switzerland Consulate with the authorized person’s name and signature and seal on the letter. The letter must also mention your position and duration of the service, the purpose of the visit, and expenses.
  • The invitation letter must be on the letterhead addressing to the Switzerland consulate with the invitee’s details and authorized person’s name and signature and seal on the letter. The letter must have an invitee’s date & purpose of trip with day to day schedule.
  • On the collection of all the required documents as per the checklist, you can schedule an appointment at the nearby VFS center.
  • On the scheduled appointment day it is advisable to reach 15 min before the scheduled time.
  • At the VFS center, the representative will be collecting all the required documents and you will be guided for biometrics and then you need to pay the visa fees. VFS fees are to be paid online while taking the appointment and consulate fees is to be paid at the center in cash or by card.
  • On completion of the entire process of submission of documents, biometrics, and fees you need to wait for around 15-17 days to get your visa processed.
  • You can track your application online with the reference number given on the receipt by the VFS center on payment or by calling the VFS center.
  • Once your passport is ready for collection you need to carry the original payment receipt, one original government ID proof, and a Xerox of it.
  • You can opt for courier service by paying the charges for the same if you do not wish to visit the center again.
  • Visa will be valid for 90 days, single entry, or as per the condition mentioned on the stamped visa.

Mandatory documents

  • Original Passport
  • Visa Form
  • Document Checklist
  • Appointment letter
  • Photo
  • Travel itinerary
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Bank Statement
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Travel Insurance

Company-Sponsored Business trip

  • 3 months company bank statement.
  • Any other financial documents
  • Company Income Tax Returns
  • Cover letter from the company on the letterhead with the purpose & duration of the visit.
  • Appointment letter, Leave Letter from the Indian Company.
  • 3 months salary slips.
  • Salary Account statement.
  • Job Profile in Company.

Self-employed – Business trip

  • 3 months Bank Statement for company & personal.
  • Income Tax Returns for 2 years of company & personal
  • Cover letter on company letterhead with employment details and purpose of visit.
  • Company Registration Papers.

Documents from  Switzerland  for Business Purpose

  • Invitation letter from Switzerland on Company Letterhead with details of inviting person, employment details, the purpose of visit, and duration of stay.
  • Company Profile.
  • Passport Copy of the signatory.

Additional documents may be required by the consulate apart from the documents mentioned in the checklist as all the applications are been judged based on merit.

Switzerland Business Visa Fees

Switzerland Visa Type Length of Stay Switzerland Visa Charges in EUR Switzerland Visa Charges in INR Switzerland VFS Charges Service Charge with GST Total Fee

Switzerland Business Visa

30 Days

90 Euros

  • Visa fees can be paid by two modes: card and cash at the VFS counter.
  • VFS fees are to paid online while taking an appointment.
  • Consulate Charges are to be paid at the VFS center.
  • Once you are ready with all the documents from India and Switzerland and the appointment letters. On the scheduled appointment day you need to visit the VFS center where your appointment is booked.
  • You need to carry all the documents in the original/copy while visiting the center. Mumbai, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Pune, Cochin, Bangalore, Chennai Ahmedabad, Kolkata are the centers wherein Switzerland Business Visa applications are accepted.

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Switzerland Business Visa FAQ

You can apply for Switzerland Business Visa 90 days before your intended date of travel.

You can stay up to 30 days or as per the conditions mentioned on the visa.

Yes. Travel insurance is a mandatory document for applying for Switzerland Business Visa with the coverage of 30,000 Euros.

Yes, you need to submit a travel itinerary and accommodation proof covering your stay in Switzerland. However, the consulate does not ask for confirmed air tickets & hotel bookings.

No, Consulate fees & VFS fees are nonrefundable.

Yes, you can reapply immediately once the visa is rejected. However, it is advisable not to reapply if you are unable to provide the required documents mentioned in the rejection letter or the circumstances are the same as earlier.

No, there is no express service available for Switzerland Business visa hence it advisable to apply for the visa at least 30 days before your intended travel date.
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Grant of visas are at the sole discretion of the visa officer at the consulate. We at Fly for Holidays will provide you guidance and advise to submit your visa application to the best of our knowledge and as per our information and experience. Possible time taken to process visas and turnaround time as advised by us to you is as per an estimate that is provided by Consulates. Applications are reviewed based on the information and documents submitted by you. Fly for Holidays is not responsible for the validity ,approval or rejection of your visa application at any point of time