Switzerland Visa

Passport Information :

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of entry into the country for which VISA has been requested for. If validity period is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business purposes to enter Switzerland.

Visa requirements for non-U.S. citizens.

Switzerland Tourist Visa

• A valid passport or travel document. Must be valid for at least three months beyond the expiration date of the Swiss visa
• An application form which is fully completed and signed by the applicant:
• Two recent passport size photos per applicant.
• Proof of residency in the USA (i.e., a valid F1 or H1B multiple-entry visa together with a valid "I" form or another appropriate form). Only original or notarized copies are accepted
• A confirmed round-trip ticket to your home country or country of residence or proof of purchase of such a ticket (i.e., a ticket or written confirmation from a travel agency or airline indicating all flight itineraries, dates and payments). Open tickets are not accepted. If requested, a valid visa in your travel document for the country you are visiting after Switzerland
• Proof of sufficient financial resources: a recent bank statement or a letter from your bank stating your current balance. A minimum of $100 per day in Switzerland is required to cover expenses
• A letter from your employer including your position and salary
  Please note that you must provide an original and a copy of each of the above-mentioned documents

Switzerland Business Visa

• A valid passport or travel document. Must be valid for at least three months beyond the expiration date of the Swiss visa
• An application form which is fully completed and signed by the applicant:
• Two recent passport size photos per applicant.
• Proof of residency in the USA (i.e., a valid F1 or H1B multiple-entry visa together with a valid "I" form or another appropriate form). Only original or notarized copies are accepted
• A confirmed round-trip ticket to your home country or country of residence or proof of purchase of such a ticket (i.e., a ticket or written confirmation from a travel agency or airline indicating all flight itineraries, dates and payments). Open tickets are not accepted. If requested, a valid visa in your travel document for the country you are visiting after Switzerland
• A letter of invitation from the company in Switzerland directly faxed to the Swiss Embassy, and a letter from your company stating that you are going to Switzerland for business meetings and that they will pay for all your expenses.
  Please note that you must provide an original and a copy of each of the above-mentioned documents