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Switzerland Schengen Visa
The Swiss Schengen visa allows you to travel freely within the 15 Schengen Visa countries, including Switzerland, and spend a maximum of 90 days over 6 months. However, the duration of the Swiss Schengen visa is up to the Swiss Embassy in London and Switzerland needs to be your main destination.
Getting a Swiss Schengen Visa can be very easy. Please make sure that you read and understand all of the Schengen visa requirements listed below:
 
Expat Explore is officially accredited as a visa agency with the Swiss Embassy.
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Swiss SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS - 8 POINT CHECKLIST
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EXPAT EXPLORE SWISS SCHENGEN VISA BOOKING PROCEDURES
   
  First read the 8 Point Check list below, then phone Expat Explore (between 10:00 and 15:00) and book a lodging space for your Switzerland Schengen visa (not later than 2 weeks before date of travel to Switzerland).
!!!! After you have phoned us and booked your visa lodging space, post or deliver your full Schengen application to our office (We need your information at least a week before your processing date).

MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS 100% COMPLETED IF YOU DECIDE TO DELIVER IT TO OUR OFFICE - WE DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR CONSULTATIONS - you can only drop your documents at our office as we do not have time to sit and help you to complete bookings, do insurance, print statements etc.
  Please note that the Swiss Embassy decide the length of the visa after taking into account your credibility in terms of previous Schengen states visited, time remaining on your residency visa and period of insurance covered for.
  When posting your application to us, ask the post office for special recorded delivery. Our fees includes the embassy fee, but add £6 if we should post it back to you again. See further payment details at end of page.
     
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKES UP TO 3 WEEKS FOR NATIONALS FROM:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Kazakhstan (diplomatic passport only), Dem. Rep. of Congo, Lebanon, Libya, North Korea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Vietnam, Palestine.
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SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORMS
 
    You MUST complete the following 3 forms:
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Swiss SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORM
  • Complete the Schengen form with a black pen and in capitals. The visa forms should be error free without any scratching, tip-ex or changes. Complete all your personal details and remember to sign on page 2. Rather leave any technical questions for us to complete (leave questions 21-25 open).
  B EXPAT CLIENT FORM
  C MINOR (Under 18) : Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add copy of their passports. If one parent is unable to sign the form, he/she must submit a letter of agreement together with a copy of his/her passport.
     
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LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT & PAYSLIPS (Also read special cases)
 
Official ORIGINAL up-to-date (not older than a month) letter from your employer stating the position held within the company as well as the starting date. The letter must be dated.
The letter should be addressed to :The Swiss Embassy: Visa section and must be on an official letterhead with the date. THE LETTERHEAD MUST HAVE THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION NUMBER ON IT.
  Payslips for the last three months
     
    SPECIAL CASES
  MARRIED COUPLES
    Original Married certificates must be included with all applications involving married couples
   
  MARRIED to UK or EU NATIONAL
    We can assist you. You only need to provide the following:
   
  • Original marriage certificate
  • A flight or train ticket to Switzerland. (Confirmed proof of travel)
  • Both passports for you and your UK spouse
  • Form 1 A and C from this list
  • 3 Passport photos
  • (Now continue to nr 7 in this list)
   
  SELF EMPLOYED
    An up-to-date letter from your solicitor, accountant, bank manager or local Chamber of Commerce
   
  IF STUDYING
    An official up-to-date letter from your school, college or university, stating the type of studies and attendance records
   
  NANNY OR AU-PAIR
    An up-to-date letter from your employer WITH your work contract
    Employers passport
   
  INACTIVE (UNEMPLOYED) AND MARRIED
    An up-to-date letter from your spouse’s employer
    Spouse’s valid passport
    Your marriage certificate
   
  BUSINESS TRIPS TO Switzerland
    Letter of employer as above.
    Signed invitation letter from the Swiss-based company on company letter head paper sent/faxed directly to the Switzerland embassy (Fax no +44 20 7723 9581)
   
  MINOR (UNDER 18)
   

Original unabridged full birth certificate, stating both parents’ names, with official translation if not in Swiss or English
    Parents’ original passports or certified copies if the parents are residing abroad
    Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add copy of their passports. If one parent is unable to sign the form, he/she must submit a letter of agreement together with a copy of his/her passport.
     
 
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You will need European travel insurance that includes medical cover (minimum £25000) and repatriation. It must cover the duration of the requested Swiss Schengen visa.
If you are only insured for your specific trip, you will only get a Schengen visa for that period. To qualify for a 6 months or longer Schengen visa you will need travel insurance that covers the entire period.
  Please include the travel insurance certificate that states your name, period of cover and what you are covered for.
  We recommend annual travel insurance from Insureandgo.com - they will instantly email and post you your travel insurance certificate.
     
 
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ORIGINAL BANK STATEMENT (Option A)
   
  • We need recent bank statements for the last three months:
  • The most recent transaction must be dated within one month before date of travel departure.
  • You should have at least £35 per number of days planned to be spent in Switzerland, in your account.
  • If you do not have sufficient funds in your latest original statement, you can include an up-to-date internet printout of your account that shows sufficient funds. However, we still need any old original statement attached with these updated branch printouts.
   
 
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PROOF OF TRAVEL
Traveling by bus, eurostar, airplane
   
  • A confirmed return ticket to Switzerland with the dates of departure and return on.
  • Names of all passengers, not only the lead passenger.
  • E-booking confirmation is also acceptable
   
  Traveling by car
   
  • Confirmed ferry booking, stating passengers names and car registration number.
  • MOT certificate and car insurance documents.
  • Letter from driver stating that he/she will be driving to Switzerland and the names of all passengers.
     
 
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   PROOF OF ACCOMMODATION
Staying in a hotel:
   
  • A confirmed and paid hotel reservation, stating the names of the guests, date of arrival and departure. Hotel name, number and address.
  • NB - The Swiss embassy also requires you to get further proof DIRECTLY from your hotel or hostel. This should be ideally a fax letter addressed to you and confirming that they are aware of your reservation and can confirm your reservation details. They WILL NOT except vouchers, e-tickets or email confirmations on it's own, any more - you must have extra direct confirmation!!
  • SO YOU NEED BOTH OF THE ABOVE PROOFS OF ACCOMMODATION

 
  • The following information was issued by the Swiss Embassy:
    People traveling to Switzerland for tourism will have to provide a reservation confirmation issued directly by the hotel clearly stating the visa national’s full names, the dates of check-in and out, the hotel address and contact details. Bookings made via a reservation centre or travel agencies will no longer be accepted. To ensure that visa nationals comply with the legislation in regards to the reality of stay in Switzerland, controls will be made prior and after the visa has been granted.
     
  Staying with friends or family:
   
  • A signed invitation from your host in Switzerland and copy of his/her passport or the residence permit (if the host is not Swiss) faxed directly to the Embassy (fax nr +442077239581)
   
 
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PASSPORT PHOTOS
 
3 passport photos - do not staple or damage the photos.
45mm×35mm, colour photos, taken against a white background with good contrast and quality.
  Printed on normal photographic paper. The Swiss Embassy do not accept scanned photos.
     
 
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PASSPORT and UK VISA
 
  Your passport must be valid for 3 months after the return date of your holiday.
The Swiss embassy does not issue Schengen visas in the last 3 months of any UK visas. If you only have less than 3 months left on your UK visa, you can not apply for a Schengen visa.
  If your UK visa states the name of your spouse, fiance, unmarried partner or child, please include this person’s valid passport (no copies) with your application.
     
 
Please phone us now on 0207 394 5232 ext 21 to book your visa application with us.
 
Swiss SCHENGEN VISA COSTS
   
£60   MARRIED TO UK or EU SPOUSE - This includes all fees.
£110

OWN TRAVEL - The fee includes the Swiss embassy fee. Early booking due to high summer demand is advised.

£140

EMERGENCY SCHENGEN VISAS - Only applies if you request a visa within 7 working days of intended travel. The fee includes the Switzerland embassy fee
£20

OFFICE CONSULTATION FEE - MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS 100% COMPLETE WHEN YOU DELIVER IT TO OUR OFFICE - CONSULTATIONS for incomplete applications have an extra charge of £20 - you can only deliver your documents at our office - if you would like us to review this with you we charge an extra £20.
FREE FREE POSTAGE - We will post your Schengen visa and all original documents back to you via Royal Mail's special recorded (tracked and signed for) next day delivery service. FREE OF CHARGE. Please note that for your own peace of mind, we can not post documents back within 2 days before you travel AND note that Royal Mail specail delivery does not operate over weekends.
     
    PAYMENT OPTIONS
     
  CHEQUE: All cheques must be made out to Expat Explore Ltd
 

CASH AT THE OFFICE : Remember your name as reference!
     
   
 
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