Postal Applications To process visa-applications (tourist-, business-, visitor- and transit-visas only) by post, the Embassy of Switzerland has

officially appointed the following travel-agencies and visaoffices: Visa-Applications sent directly to this Embassy will be sent back to the applicant. For visa-requirements, please check the relevant webpage

Expat Explore Unit 40 City Business Centre Lower Road Rotherhithe London SE16 2XB Tel. 020 7394 5232 Fax 020 7394 5231 info@expatexplore.com www.expatexplore.com/switzerland_schengen_visa.html

Passport Services Elliot House 10-12 Allington Street London SW1E 5EH Tel. 0845 121 4501 Fax 0845 121 4502 info@passportservices.co.uk www.passportservices.co.uk

Omnia Visa Services,Unit 114 The Finsbury Business Center 40 Bowling Green Lane London EC1R 0NE Tel. 020 7837 5803 Fax 020 7415 7064 Debbie@omnia-services.com www.omniavisas.com

CIBT UK Lower Ground Floor Parnell House 25 Wilton Road London, SW1V 1LW Tel. 0844 800 4650 Fax 020 7828 5411 www.uk.cibt.com

Tajtours London, 93 Ealing Road, Wembley Greater London HAO 4 BN Tel. 020 8782 7028 Fax 020 8903 0120 ops4@tajtours.co.uk

Nexus Visa & Immigration Ltd st 1 Floor 9-13 Fulham High Street Putney Bridge London SW6 3J Tel. 0870 0844909 Fax 0709844458 info@nexusvisas.co.uk www.nexusvisas.co.uk

Mobile Visa Service Ltd. 23 Ashlake Road London SW16 2BB Tel. 020 8769 1447 mobilevisa@hotmail.co.uk www.mobilevisaservice.com

WQAssociates 50 Broadway St.James Park London SW1H 0RG Tel. 0845 356 7680 Fax 0845 356 7681 contact@wqassoc.com www.wqassoc.com

Multi Travel Visas Ltd Tower Bridge Business Centre Suite 305, 46-48 East Smithfield London, E1W 1AW Tel. 020 7709 3053 and 077954 71483 info@multitravelvisas.co.uk www.multitravelvisas.co.uk

Smooth Migration Limited st 1 Floor - Habib House 9-13 Fulham High Street London SW6 3JH Tel: 0203 291 2711 Fax: 0709 284 4458 info@smoothmigration.com

Prince Visa Service Ltd. 2nd Floor 142 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 9TR Tel. 08703505 007 Tel. 020 7730 1207 Fax. 020 7730 1288 info@princevisa.com www.princevisa.com

LTP Consular Service Suite 326 1 Lyric Square Hammersmith London W6 0NB Tel. 020 3178 4231 Fax 020 31784230 info@LTPvisas.com

Star Tours, 312 Harrow Road, Wembley HA 9 6LL Middlesex Tel.020 8900 2393 Fax 020 8903 6380 wembley@startours.co.uk

Swiss Visa Application Centre The Edinburgh Office 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland only) Tel: 0871 3760023 http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx

Cox & Kings KBC Exchange 2, Gayton Road Harrow HA1 2XU Middlesex Tel. 020 7873 5000 Fax 020 7630 6038 info@coxandkings.com www.coxandkingsnri.co.uk

Swiss Visa Application Centre 1-8 Bateman's Building South Soho Square London W1D 3EN Tel: 09065771222 http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk

Tonghang (for Chinese citizens only) St. Stephens House Cressingham Road London SE13 5AG Tel. 020 82970627 Fax 020 83181446 Tonghang88@aol.com www.tonghang88.com

Visa Supermarket (U.K.) Ltd. 9 Gunnery Terrace, Royal Arsenal Woolwich London SE 18 6SW Tel. 020 8301 8120 Fax 020 8301 8149 info@indian-visa.co.uk www.indian-visa.co.uk

Embassy of Switzerland

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITZERLAND Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Embassy may be rejected.
If you are spending more time in Switzerland than in any other Schengen country(ies) OR if you are spending the same amount of time in Switzerland as in the other Schengen country(ies) and are entering Switzerland first, you may obtain a visa from one of the following: In person by appointment only, or by post; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre,1-8 Bateman's Building, South Soho Square, London W1D 3EN. To book an appointment please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx For additional information please call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, The Edinburgh Office, 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland only) Office timings 8:30 am 12:00 pm (Mon Fri) For additional information please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx or call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person or by post; Accredited Agents: See list of approved visa/travel agencies: www.swissembassy.org.uk visa downloads. There will be a charge for these services; please enquire with the agencies. In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H2BQ. To book an appointment please call the premium rate number 0906 5771 222 (1.50 per minute)
Please note that applications sent directly to the Swiss Embassy will be returned to the sender.

TOURIST VISA SHORT STAY It is suggested that you apply at least one month prior to departure, but not more than three months before the planned entry. Please ensure that all documents requested are submitted to the Embassy in the following order. Spouses or children of EU citizens have to submit only items marked with . Non-compliance with the set guidelines (items not presented in the correct order/photocopies missing) will lead to the application being rejected without being processed. Thank you for your cooperation.
16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Phone: +44 20 7616 6000, Fax: +44 20 7723 9581 Visa-Premium Rate Tel. 0906 577 1222 Email: visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com www.swissembassy.org.uk

1 completed application form duly signed by the applicant The form can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/dam/data/migration/einreise/visumantragsformulare/visuma ntrag-schen-en-de.pdf Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add a 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 2 passport-size photographs (undamaged and of recent date) Do not staple or damage the photos; background must be light and plain National passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa-sticker. The UK Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa Copy of the passport including the signature page Copy of the UK Residence Permit Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay (min. 30.00 day/person) - recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months (please note that cash and credit card statements are not acceptable proof) Copy of recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months Confirmed hotel reservation or package tour confirmation by travel agent Copy of the confirmed hotel reservation or package tour confirmation by travel agent Reservation confirmation issued directly by the hotel clearly stating the visa applicants full name, dates of check-in and check-out, the hotel address and contact details. Bookings made via a reservation centre will no longer be accepted. To ensure that visa applicants comply with legislation regarding the authenticity of their trip, controls will be made before and after the visa has been granted Transport documentation - airline or e-ticket - rail ticket NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused Copy of the transport documentation Proof of health insurance (travel insurance) - minimum medical coverage 25,000.00 to cover the whole period of the visa. Insurance can be purchased from Post Offices, banks, travel agencies or BUPA. Please make sure that the document includes the following information: name of applicant, duration of the insurance, cover details, provide the policy if necessary. A policy number only is not sufficient Copy of the travel insurance and, if necessary, of the policy

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Recent original letter of employment from the employer in the UK or recent student letter addressed to the Swiss Embassy confirming the purpose and duration of the trip to Switzerland and the date of returning to work or to the school Visa for onward destination country, if required Copy of the visa Visa collection either in person or provide a prepaid and self-addressed registered delivery envelope (from Post Office) Visa application fee in cash or postal orders: 50.00, adults 30.00, children aged 6-12 30.00, nationals of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa application is free of charge for: - Minors under the age of 6 years - Spouses and children of EU nationals Proof of relationship is required (original passport of EU spouse or parent(s) and original marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) of child(ren). Documents not in English, German, French or Italian require a certified translation Copy of the proof of relationship Copy of the passport of EU spouse or parent(s) Processing time is approximately 7 working days from the date of receipt of documents. Please note that visas cannot be issued on the same day. For the following nationals the visa processing takes up to 14 working days: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Egypt (except diplomatic passport holders) Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Kazakhstan (diplomatic passport only), Dem. Rep. of Congo, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Vietnam. Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused.

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Embassy of Switzerland

16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Premium rate number 0906 577 1222 Fax: 0044 20 7723 9581 visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com Webpage: http: //ch.vfsglobal.co.uk

Do I require a visa for Switzerland?

Travellers wishing to enter Switzerland for the purpose of tourism, business trips and visits for a maximum stay of 90 days do NOT require a Schengen visa for Switzerland if they hold one of the following passports (passport has to be valid at the time of departure from Switzerland):

1) BRITISH PASSPORT: must contain one of the following remarks: British Citizen (B.C) British National (Overseas) (B.N:O.) British Overseas Territory Citizen (B.O.T.C.), only with right of abode in UK British Subject, only with right of abode in UK

2) TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: - UK travel documents, issued to refugees by the Home Office, with blue cover, two black stripes (gold stripes since 16.08.96) in the top left hand corner and mentioning agreement of 28 July 1951 - LATVIA Aliens Passport

3) NATIONAL, OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT, IDENTITY CARD: - of all EU countries and EEA

4) NATIONAL, OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT of any of the following countries: Andorra Argentina Australia Brazil Brunei Canada Chile Costa Rica El Salvador Honduras Hong Kong (HKSAR) Israel Macao (MSAR only) Macedonia * Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Monaco Montenegro * Nicaragua New Zealand Panama San Marino Serbia Seychelles Singapore South Korea USA Uruguay Vatican Venezuela
West Indies (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis)

* only holders of biometric passports are exempt from the visa requirements

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5) DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT of any of the following countries: Albania Algeria Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Colombia Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador Iran Guyana Macedonia Moldova Morocco Namibia Peru Philippines Thailand Tunisia Turkey UAE Ukraine

6) OFFICIAL PASSPORT Philippines (issued by the Philippines government for government officials only)

7) SERVICE PASSPORT of any of the following countries: Algeria Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Colombia Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador Guyana Macedonia Morocco Namibia Peru Thailand Tunisia UAE

8) SPECIAL PASSPORT of any of the following countries: Bolivia Colombia Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador Guyana Macedonia Moldova Morocco Namibia Peru Thailand Tunisia UAE

9) SCHOOL TRIPS EXEMPTION Pupils of UK schools who would normally require a visa to enter Switzerland are exempt from the visa requirements if they are listed on a List of Travellers form which must be shown to immigration officials. They must also: - be travelling on a school trip - be accompanied by a teacher from the school - have their own valid travel document - have a valid UK residence permit or visa To obtain the List of Travellers form, the teacher should apply online at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/listoftravellers Further information about the List of Travellers can be obtained from: British Council Information Centre Tel. 0161 957 7755 Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org If you do not fulfil the above conditions you have to obtain a Schengen visa. Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Swiss Embassy may be rejected. For information on how to apply for a visa please see: www.swissembassy.org.uk
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Embassy of Switzerland

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITZERLAND Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Embassy may be rejected.
If you are spending more time in Switzerland than in any other Schengen country(ies) OR if you are spending the same amount of time in Switzerland as in the other Schengen country(ies) and are entering Switzerland first, you may obtain a visa from one of the following: In person by appointment only, or by post; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre,1-8 Bateman's Building, South Soho Square, London W1D 3EN. To book an appointment please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx For additional information please call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, The Edinburgh Office, 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland only) Office timings 8:30 am 12:00 pm (Mon Fri) For additional information please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx or call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person or by post; Accredited Agents: See list of approved visa/travel agencies: www.swissembassy.org.uk visa downloads. There will be a charge for these services; please enquire with the agencies. In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H2BQ. To book an appointment please call the premium rate number 0906 5771 222 (1.50 per minute)
Please note that applications sent directly to the Swiss Embassy will be returned to the sender.

FAMILY OR FRIEND VISITORS VISA - SHORT STAY It is suggested that you apply at least one month prior to departure, but not more than three months before the planned entry. Please ensure that all documents requested are submitted to the Embassy in the following order. Spouses or children of EU citizens have to submit only the items marked with Non-compliance with the set guidelines (items not presented in the correct order/photocopies missing) will lead to the application being rejected without being processed. Thank you for your cooperation.
16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Phone: +44 20 7616 6000, Fax: +44 20 7723 9581 Visa-Premium Rate Tel. 0906 577 1222 Email: visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com www.swissembassy.org.uk

1 completed application form duly signed by the applicant The form can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/dam/data/migration/einreise/visumantragsformulare/visuma ntrag-schen-en-de.pdf Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add a 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 2 passport-size photographs (undamaged and of recent date) Do not staple or damage the photos; background must be light and plain National passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa-sticker. The UK Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa Copy of the passport including the signature page Copy of the UK Residence Permit Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay (min. 30.00 day/person) recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months (please note that cash and credit card statements are not acceptable proof) Copy of recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months Letter of invitation sent directly to the Embassy (fax 0044 20 7723 9581) BEFORE submission of the visa application. A signed letter of invitation from the host in Switzerland containing his/her address, phone number as well as confirmation that the visa applicant will leave Switzerland at the end of the visit. Also a copy of the hosts passport or residence permit (if the host is not Swiss). Please be advised that if the Embassy deems it necessary an official letter of guarantee can be requested, a procedure that can take up to four weeks. Transport documentation - airline or e-ticket - rail ticket NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused Copy of the transport documentation Proof of health insurance (travel insurance) - minimum medical coverage 25,000.00 to cover the whole period of the visa. Insurance can be purchased from Post Offices, banks, travel agencies or BUPA. Please make sure that the document includes the following information: name of applicant, duration of the insurance, cover details, provide the policy if necessary. A policy number only is not sufficient Copy of the travel insurance and, if necessary, of the policy Recent original letter of employment from the employer in the UK or recent student letter addressed to the Swiss Embassy confirming the purpose and duration of the trip to Switzerland and the date of returning to work or to the school
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Visa for onward destination country, if required Copy of the visa Visa collection either in person or provide a prepaid and self-addressed registered delivery envelope (from Post Office) Visa application fee in cash or postal orders: 50.00, adults 30.00, children aged 6-12 30.00, nationals of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa application is free of charge for: - Minors under the age of 6 years - Spouses and children of EU nationals Proof of relationship is required (original passport of EU spouse or parent(s) and original marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) of child(ren). Documents not in English, German, French or Italian require a certified translation Copy of the proof of relationship Copy of the passport of EU spouse or parent(s) Processing time is approximately 7 working days from the date of receipt of documents. Please note that visas cannot be issued on the same day. For the following nationals the visa processing takes up to 14 working days: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt (except diplomatic passport holders), Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Kazakhstan (diplomatic passport only), Dem. Rep. of Congo, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Vietnam. Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused.

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Embassy of Switzerland

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITZERLAND Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Embassy may be rejected.
If you are spending more time in Switzerland than in any other Schengen country(ies) OR if you are spending the same amount of time in Switzerland as in the other Schengen country(ies) and are entering Switzerland first, you may obtain a visa from one of the following: In person by appointment only, or by post; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre,1-8 Bateman's Building, South Soho Square, London W1D 3EN. To book an appointment please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx For additional information please call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, The Edinburgh Office, 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland only) Office timings 8:30 am 12:00 pm (Mon Fri) For additional information please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx or call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person or by post; Accredited Agents: See list of approved visa/travel agencies: www.swissembassy.org.uk visa downloads. There will be a charge for these services; please enquire with the agencies. In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H2BQ. To book an appointment please call the premium rate number 0906 5771 222 (1.50 per minute)
Please note that applications sent directly to the Swiss Embassy will be returned to the sender.

TRANSIT VISA Airport Transit Visas for Switzerland are required by nationals of the following countries, unless they hold a valid visa for the UK, USA, Canada or the Schengen States, in which case no Airport Transit Visa will be required (requirements as other nationalities): Afghanistan Ghana Dem. Rep. of Congo Somalia Bangladesh Iraq Nigeria Sri Lanka Eritrea Iran Pakistan Ethiopia
16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Phone: +44 20 7616 6000, Fax: +44 20 7723 9581 Visa-Premium Rate Tel. 0906 577 1222 Email: visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com www.swissembassy.org.uk

Other nationalities can travel without an Airport Transit Visa if they: a) hold a valid and recognised travel document b) will remain in the transit area of the airport c) will continue the journey within 48 hours d) hold a visa or documents to enter the country of destination e) hold a confirmed flight ticket for the onward journey. It is suggested that you apply at least one month prior to departure, but not more than three months before the planned entry. Please ensure that all documents requested are submitted to the Embassy in the following order. Spouses or children of EU citizens have to submit only the items marked with Non-compliance with the set guidelines (items not presented in the correct order/photocopies missing) will lead to the application being rejected without being processed. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 completed application form duly signed by the applicant Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add a 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 2 passport-size photographs (undamaged and of recent date) Do not staple or damage the photos; background must be light and plain National passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa-sticker. The UK Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa Copy of the passport including the signature page Copy of the UK Residence Permit Transport documentation - airline or e-ticket, - rail ticket NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused Copy of the transport documentation Proof of health insurance (travel insurance) - minimum medical coverage 25,000.00 to cover the whole period of the visa. Insurance can be purchased from Post Offices, banks, travel agencies or BUPA. Please make sure that the document includes the following information: name of applicant, duration of the insurance, cover details, provide the policy if necessary. A policy number only is not sufficient Copy of the travel insurance and, if necessary, of the policy Recent original letter of employment from the employer in the UK or recent student letter addressed to the Swiss Embassy confirming the purpose and duration of the trip to Switzerland and the date of returning to work or to the school Visa for onward destination country, if required Copy of the visa
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Visa collection either in person or provide a prepaid and self-addressed registered delivery envelope (from Post Office) Visa application fee in cash or postal orders: 50.00, adults 30.00, children aged 6-12 30.00, nationals of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina visa application is free of charge for: - Minors under the age of 6 years - Spouses and children of EU nationals Proof of relationship is required (original passport of EU spouse or parent(s) and original marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) of child(ren). Documents not in English, German, French or Italian require a certified translation Copy of the proof of relationship Copy of the passport of EU spouse or parent(s)

Processing time is approx. 14 working days from the date of receipt of documents. Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. GENERAL INFORMATION Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 am 12 noon (except British and Swiss public holidays). For general telephone enquiries please call 0871 376 0023 or check the webpage www.swissembassy.org.uk

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Embassy of Switzerland

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITZERLAND Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Embassy may be rejected.
If you are spending more time in Switzerland than in any other Schengen country(ies) OR if you are spending the same amount of time in Switzerland as in the other Schengen country(ies) and are entering Switzerland first, you may obtain a visa from one of the following: In person by appointment only, or by post; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre,1-8 Bateman's Building, South Soho Square, London W1D 3EN. To book an appointment please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx For additional information please call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, The Edinburgh Office, 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland only) Office timings 8:30 am 12:00 pm (Mon Fri) For additional information please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/Dropbox.aspx or call 0871 3760023 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon Fri). In person or by post; Accredited Agents: See list of approved visa/travel agencies: www.swissembassy.org.uk visa downloads. There will be a charge for these services; please enquire with the agencies. In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H2BQ. To book an appointment please call the premium rate number 0906 5771 222 (1.50 per minute)
Please note that applications sent directly to the Swiss Embassy will be returned to the sender.

BUSINESS VISA SHORT STAY It is suggested that you apply at least one month prior to departure, but not more than three months before the planned entry.

Please ensure that all documents requested are submitted to the Embassy in the following order. Spouses or children of EU citizens have to submit only the items marked with
16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Phone: +44 20 7616 6000, Fax: +44 20 7723 9581 Visa-Premium Rate Tel. 0906 577 1222 Email: visaswiss.u@vfshelpline.com www.swissembassy.org.uk

Non-compliance with the set guidelines (items not presented in the correct order/photocopies missing) will lead to the application being rejected without being processed. Thank you for your cooperation.

1 completed application form duly signed by the applicant The form can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/dam/data/migration/einreise/visumantragsformulare/visuma ntrag-schen-en-de.pdf 2 passport-size photographs (undamaged and of recent date) Do not staple or damage the photos; background must be light and plain National passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa-sticker. The UK Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa Copy of the passport including the signature page Copy of the UK Residence Permit Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay (min. 30.00 day/person) recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months (please note that cash and credit card statements are not acceptable proof) Copy of recent bank statements/pay slips for the last three months Transport documentation - airline or e-ticket - or rail ticket NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused Copy of the transport documentation Proof of health insurance (travel insurance) - minimum medical coverage 25,000.00 to cover the whole period of the visa. Insurance can be purchased from Post Offices, banks, travel agencies or BUPA. Please make sure that the document includes the following information: name of applicant, duration of the insurance, cover details, provide the policy if necessary. A policy number only is not sufficient Copy of the travel insurance and, if necessary, of the policy Recent original letter of employment from the employer in the UK addressed to the Swiss Embassy confirming the purpose and duration of the trip to Switzerland and the date of returning to work Signed invitation letter from the Swiss-based company on company letterhead paper sent directly to the customer or faxed directly to the Embassy (fax no. 0044 20 7723 9581) (Please make sure that the fax is sent BEFORE submission of your application) Visa for onward destination country, if required Copy of the visa

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Visa collection either in person or provide a prepaid and self-addressed registered delivery envelope (from Post Office) Visa application fee in cash or postal orders: 50.00, adults 30.00, children aged 6-12 30.00, nationals of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa application is free of charge for: - Minors under the age of 6 years - Spouses and children of EU nationals Proof of relationship is required (original passport of EU spouse or parent(s) and original marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) of child(ren). Documents not in English, German, French or Italian require a certified translation Copy of the proof of relationship Copy of the passport of EU spouse or parent(s) Processing time is approx. 7 working days from the date of receipt of documents. Please note that visas cannot be issued on the same day. For the following nationals the visa processing takes up to 14 working days: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt (except diplomatic passport holders), 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.

Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused.

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Embassy of Switzerland

SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITZERLAND Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Embassy responsible for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the correct Embassy may be rejected.
In order to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy, it is necessary to appear in person. The opening hours for spouses of EU nationals are: Monday to Friday 10.00 am 11.30 am (except British and Swiss public holidays) without prior appointment. There will be no handling or visa charges. Visas can also be applied for: at the Swiss Visa Application Centre London or Edinburgh, see webpage: http://ch.vfsglobal.cl.uk or at one of the approved visa/travel agencies, see webpage: www.eda.admin.ch/london postal applications.

Please note the use of these services will incur a handling charge.

SPOUSE OF EU NATIONAL - SHORT STAY VISA It is suggested that you apply at least one month prior to departure, but not more than three months before the planned entry. Please ensure that all documents requested are submitted to the Embassy in the following order. Non-compliance with the set guidelines (items not presented in the correct order/photocopies missing) will lead to the application being rejected without being processed. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 completed application form duly signed by the applicant Minors must submit a letter from school, college, university and/or legal guardian. Furthermore both parents must sign the form and add a 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 2 passport-size photographs (undamaged and of recent date) Do not staple or damage the photos; background must be light and plain National passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa-sticker. The UK Residence Permit must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity
16-18 Montagu Place London W1H 2BQ Phone: +44 20 7616 6000, Fax: +44 20 7723 9581 Visa-Premium Rate Tel. 0906 577 1222 Email: visaswiss.uk@vfshelpline.com www.swissembassy.org.uk

of the requested visa Copy of the passport including the signature page Copy of the UK Residence Permit Transport documentation - booking of airline tickets, e-tickets, or rail tickets NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused Copy of the transport documentation Proof of relationship is required (original passport of EU spouse or parent(s) and original marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) of child(ren). Documents not in English, German, French or Italian require a certified translation Copy of the proof of relationship Copy of the passport of EU spouse or parent(s)

The visa application is free of charge. Processing time is approximately 7 working days from the date of receipt of documents. Please note that visas cannot be issued on the same day. For the following nationals the visa processing takes up to 14 working days: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt (except diplomatic passport holders), Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Kazakhstan (diplomatic passport only), Dem. Rep. of Congo, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Vietnam. Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. NOTE: the Embassy cannot be held responsible for any delay or if the visa is refused. For further inquiries you can also contact the Embassy by email via the following webpage: www.swissembassy.org.uk visa - link: inquiries - fill in the form and submit it.

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