Please note that a multiple entry visa is issued at the DISCRETION of the Embassy. Even if you have requested a multiple entry visa on your application it is by no means guaranteed that you will get one.
- Those who have applied in person & been rejected, cannot then apply through an agency.
- Applicants whose UK residency is "loose leaf" & not stamped in their passport is now accepted.
- Au pairs, (and all domestic workers), must first obtain a temporary work permit for Switzerland, before being able to obtain a visa. For further information please access the embassy website at www.swissembassy.org.uk
- We will be unable to assist if a minor is travelling without their parent/s.
Please download and complete all documents IN FULL. Hover your mouse over the  links for further information.
- Passport (valid 3 months beyond the validity of the visa requested + contain 1 blank page)
- UK Residency required
UK Residency Explained:
Applicants on a Class "C" visa must apply direct to the consulate regardless of the validity issued.
Applicant's UK RESIDENCY visa must be valid for at least 6 months and 1 day in total and must be valid 3 months beyond the expiry date of the visa applied for.
If you are a dependent then you will need to provide your spouse/partners passport and original marriage certificate if applicable.
If a minor is travelling (under 18) then the original birth certificate must be provided.
- Nexus Visas Client Contact form;
- Application form(s);
- 2x passport photos (click here for examples)
Photos Explained:
2x colour passport photos (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken against a white background with good contrast/clear/good quality, printed on normal photographic paper (not scanned), and full face without glasses or head covering.
Nexus Visas now have facilities to take passport photos at their offices for an additional fee.
- Original letter of employment or university letter (Self-Employed) (Student) (Au-Pair/Domestic Worker)
Employment Requirements Explained:
The Letter of Employment must include the following:
- Applicants position
- Signatories position (Signature must be original. A scanned signature will not be acceptable)
- Date of leave and Date of Return
- Applicants start date with the company
- Companies registration or VAT number
The letter must be dated less than 1 month of application and adressed to the Swiss embassy.
If Self-Employed:
- A letter adderssed to the Swiss embassy from your accountant/bank manager/solicitor confirming this.
If you are self employed and cannot provide a letter from any of the above then we will be unable to assist with your application.
If you are Student:
- Official up-to-date letter (less than 1 month and addressed to the Swiss embassy) from your school, college or university stating the type of studies, details of course and attendance record.
If you are an Au-Pair/Domestic Worker:
- An up-to-date letter from your employer, as above
- Employer’s valid passport
Please note that domestic workers accompanying their employers to Switzerland must, prior to applying for a Schengen visa, obtain a temporary work permit from the competent Switzerland Authorities. Please visit this website for further information, and download the form needed to be sent to the local "prefecture" with an official translation of the contract of employment.
- Last 3 payslips (or invoices if Self-Employed)
- Original bank statements for the last 3 months
Bank Statement Explained:
Original bank statement must be your last 3 months bank statements and your last statement muat be less than 3 weeks old and show a minimum credit balance of £40 per day of stay. If the bank statement is more than 1 month old then an internet printout must be included.
If a bank statement cannot be provided then travellers cheques showing £40 or €50 per day spent will also be acceptable.
- Original travel tickets
Travel Tickets Explained:
Original tickets must show the applicant is entering Switzerland as their main destination.
Original booking confirmation acceptable in place of tickets if proof of full payment is submitted.
- Copy/Original hotel confirmation
Accommodation Explained:
Fax copies acceptable
If staying with friends/family, you will need a faxed copy of the person's passport page, utility bill, and letter of invitation. This will also need to be faxed directly to the embassy before the application is submitted.
Emails will not be acceptable from the concierge/receptionist at the hotel. It must be an official confirmation on hotel letterhead.
- Original Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Explained:
Travel insurance must cover the duration of the visa requested and cover all hospital/medical/repatriation costs.
The longer your insurance is valid for the longer your visa MAY be issued for i.e. if your insurance is valid for the duration of your trip then the visa will only be valid for the duration of your trip.
We are affiliated with "Insure and Go" and "Right Cover". Click on the "Travel Insurance" link on our site or contact us directly.
If you are married to an EU National you will only need to include the following:
- Applicants passport;
- Spouses passport;
- Original marriage certificate ;
Marriage Certificate Explained:
If the marriage certificate is in language that is not English or French it must be translated and certified by that specific embassy
- 2x passport photos (click here for examples);
Photos Explained:
2x colour passport photos (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken against a white background with good contrast/clear/good quality, printed on normal photographic paper (not scanned), and full face without glasses or head covering.
Nexus Visas now have facilities to take passport photos at their offices for an additional fee.
- Application forms;
- Proof of travel to Switzerland ie. flight confirmation, ferry booking etc.
- The embassy fee will be waived.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the application form is signed in block 37 as well at the bottom of the page
If you are having problems downloading the application pack then please right-click on the link above and select "Save Target As"
Please check the fees in the box on your right. (click here)
click here for payment information
The following DO NOT require a passport:
- Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands (`Toeristenkaart'), Portugal, Romania, San Marino & Spain.
- Where a visa is not required, passports should be valid until after leaving Switzerland;
- Where a visa is required, passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended stay;
- Since 5th October 1998 children are required to travel on their own passport, but children under 16 whose details were endorsed on their parents passport before that date do not require their own passport whilst their parents passport remains vaild.
The following DO NOT require a visa:
- Nationals of Switzerland;
- Nationals of Liechtenstein;
- For stays up to 3 months by:
- Holders of British passports bearing on the cover the words 'British Passport' and endorsed British Citizen, British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen or British National Overseas;
- EU countries.
- Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Rep. of Korea, Macao, Malyasia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, San Marino, USA, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela, West Indies (Antigua, Barbuda, Bahamas), Hong Kong (HKSAR)
16-18 Montagu Place
London
W1H 2BQ
tel: +44 20 7616 6000, 090 6577 1222* (visa enq)
fax: +44 20 7724 7001
e-mail: press@lon.rep.admin.ch
website: www.swissembassy.org.uk
hours: 0900-1200 (Mon-Fri)
* calls cost £1.50 per minute
Please note that the list of requirements provided here is a summary only, additional documentation could be requested by the Embassy.
If you need clarification on your documents please use the above “MOUSE OVERS” or call Nexus Visas on 0870 0844 909.
INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR VISA APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. PLEASE READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION.
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