How to Apply for a Switzerland Visit/Tourist Visa
Tourist visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism purposes. The visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.
Visa Application can be submitted at the earliest six months before entering the Schengen area.
How to apply
Step 1
Begin your application
On the VFS Global website, Click on “2. Begin your
application”:
You can download the visa application form, complete it, print the completed form, and carry it with you to the Visa Application Centre for submission.
Your visa application will be assessed by the Embassy of Switzerland located in New Delhi. However, the embassy does not accept applications sent via post.
You can submit your visa application in person or through a representative or an authorized travel agent.
Step 2
Book an appointment
Once you have completed your visa application form, you need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. This is known as ‘biometric information’.
Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment.
If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.
If you are part of a family, each member of the family will be required to book an individual appointment. So, if you are a family of 4 consisting of 2 adults and 2 children you will have to book 4 individual appointments.
Step 3
Pay your fees
Payment can be made at the time of your appointment.
VISA Type | Fees in INR |
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Adult Visa | 7200 |
Child Between 6 – 12 Years | 3600 |
Child Below 6 Years | 0 |
Fee Type | Fee in INR |
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Service Fees | 2070 |
Convenience Fee | 150 |
Courier | 690 |
SMS | 345 |
Courier Assurance | 1035 |
Form Filling | 2600 |
Premium Lounge | 3020 |
Prime Time Appointment | 3450 |
Step 4
Visit a visa application Center
You’ll have to submit your complete visa application form at a Visa Application Center in person, unless instructed otherwise.
Track your application
Step 5
You will receive an email update and an SMS when your passport has been returned to the Visa Application Center. You can also track your visa application status online from France-Visas website (under “4. Track your application”):
Use the reference number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Applicant Center along with your last name to access this service.
Collect your Documents
Step 6
After the envelop containing your travel document is returned to VFS Global Visa Application Center by the French Consulate Mission, It will be sent to your address you provided, by the approved courier service.