Visa Information

Overview

Visitor Visa

This visa is for those wishing to visit Switzerland for tourism

Who should apply?

This visa is available to all passport holders who are outside Switzerland and want to apply for a visa to visit Switzerland.

Visa Fees

Visa fees with effect from 11th June 2024:

Please note:

• The applicable visa fee in Pakistan Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa.
• All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
• All applicants must pay the visa fee at time of application. If an applicant qualifies for a fee exemption as an EU/EEA dependent family member, the fee will be refunded by the Embassy of Switzerland.
• There is a service charge of PKR 6214 (Euros 19.98) levied per application in addition to the visa fees

Documents Required

For applicants living in Pakistan:

Visa documentation for all Tourist applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

For applicants living in Afghanistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

Download Instructions:

The forms are in PDF format.

Application forms in different languages can be downloaded from the following links:

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Note: we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the requirements specified on this page. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, applicants will be required to obtain new photographs.

The photographs must be:

• no more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• in sharp focus and clear
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• taken against a white or off-white background
• high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper
• show you facing square on to the camera
• non-smiling and without glasses or head coverings (unless worn for religious reasons)

Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (i.e. photoshopped).

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

English - German

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Overview

Visitor Visa

This visa is for those wishing to visit Switzerland to visit family or friends.

Who should apply?

This visa is available to all passport holders who are outside Switzerland and want to apply for a visa to visit Switzerland.

Visa Fees

Visa fees with effect from 11th June 2024:

Please note:

• The applicable visa fee in Pakistan Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa.
• All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
• All applicants must pay the visa fee at time of application. If an applicant qualifies for a fee exemption as an EU/EEA dependent family member, the fee will be refunded by the Embassy of Switzerland.
• There is a service charge of PKR 6214 (Euros 19.98) levied per application in addition to the visa fees

Documents Required

For applicants living in Pakistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants visiting family or friends

Additional documents according to travel purpose

For applicants living in Afghanistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

Download Instructions:

The forms are in PDF format.

Application forms in different languages can be downloaded from the following links:

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Note: we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the requirements specified on this page. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, applicants will be required to obtain new photographs.

The photographs must be:

• no more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• in sharp focus and clear
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• taken against a white or off-white background
• high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper
• show you facing square on to the camera
• non-smiling and without glasses or head coverings (unless worn for religious reasons)

Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (i.e. photoshopped).

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

English - German

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Overview

Who should apply?

This visa is available to all passport holders who are outside Switzerland and want to apply for a visa to visit Switzerland.

Visa Fees

Visa fees with effect from 11th June 2024:

Please note:

• The applicable visa fee in Pakistan Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa.
• All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
• All applicants must pay the visa fee at time of application. If an applicant qualifies for a fee exemption as an EU/EEA dependent family member, the fee will be refunded by the Embassy of Switzerland.
• There is a service charge of PKR 6214 (Euros 19.98) levied per application in addition to the visa fees

Documents Required

For applicants living in Pakistan:

Visa documentation for all Business applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

For applicants living in Afghanistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

Download Instructions:

The forms are in PDF format.

Application forms in different languages can be downloaded from the following links:

English - German

French - English

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Note: we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the requirements specified on this page. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, applicants will be required to obtain new photographs.

The photographs must be:

• no more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• in sharp focus and clear
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• taken against a white or off-white background
• high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper
• show you facing square on to the camera
• non-smiling and without glasses or head coverings (unless worn for religious reasons)

Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (i.e. photoshopped).

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

English - German

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Overview

Who should apply?

This visa is available to all passport holders who are outside Switzerland and want to apply for a visa to visit Switzerland.

Visa Fees

Visa fees with effect from 11th June 2024:

Please note:

• The applicable visa fee in Pakistan Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa.
• All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
• All applicants must pay the visa fee at time of application. If an applicant qualifies for a fee exemption as an EU/EEA dependent family member, the fee will be refunded by the Embassy of Switzerland.
• There is a service charge of PKR 6214 (Euros 19.98) levied per application in addition to the visa fees

Documents Required

For applicants living in Pakistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

For applicants living in Afghanistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

Download Instructions:

The forms are in PDF format.

Application forms in different languages can be downloaded from the following links:

English - German

French - English

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Note: we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the requirements specified on this page. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, applicants will be required to obtain new photographs.

The photographs must be:

• no more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• in sharp focus and clear
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• taken against a white or off-white background
• high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper
• show you facing square on to the camera
• non-smiling and without glasses or head coverings (unless worn for religious reasons)

Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (i.e. photoshopped).

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

English - German

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Overview

This visa is for people traveling to Switzerland on an official mission for their government of an international organisation.

Visa Fees

There is no visa fee under the “Official Mission” category if applicants have one of the following documents as confirmation of official business:

• Note Verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the respective Embassy or International Organization, or;
• Nominal invitation/confirmation letter from the host institution in Switzerland.

However, the decision to waive the visa fee is at the discretion of the Embassy of Switzerland.

Please note:

• Official Mission applicants are still required to pay the VFS Global service fee of PKR 6214 (Euros 19.98) per application.

Documents Required

For applicants living in Pakistan:

Visa documentation for all Official applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

For applicants living in Afghanistan:

Visa documentation for all applicants

Additional documents according to travel purpose

Download Instructions:

The forms are in PDF format.

Application forms in different languages can be downloaded from the following links:

English - German

French - English

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Photo Specifications

Note: we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the requirements specified on this page. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, applicants will be required to obtain new photographs.

The photographs must be:

• no more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• in sharp focus and clear
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• taken against a white or off-white background
• high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper
• show you facing square on to the camera
• non-smiling and without glasses or head coverings (unless worn for religious reasons)

Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (i.e. photoshopped).

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 working days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Download Forms

English - German

For the complete list of forms kindly click here