Visa Information
VISA TYPES
VISA TYPES
Please read the information on this site carefully. This website provides you with general information on how to apply for a Schengen visa to Switzerland. The guidelines are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible.
The visa category chosen by an applicant must be based on the purpose of travel to Switzerland and the decision must be made by the applicant him/ herself – Switzerland Visa Application Centre staff will not be able to assist you in making this decision.
For more information and lists of required documents please view “Visa Types” pages.
VFS only accepts Schengen visa applications on behalf of the Swiss Embassy for short term stays up to 90 days (C type visa) for the following visa categories:
Applicants who need to apply for long term stays (more than 90 days), for the following visa categories:
And residents of Brunei and Papua New Guinea must apply directly with the Swiss Embassy in Singapore.
For the applicants married to a Swiss Citizen is not mandatory to apply in the Embassy of Switzerland, they can apply either directly in the Embassy of Switzerland or in VFS Global.
SHORT STAY VISA
Schengen visa
Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who’s been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.
Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.
A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Embassy of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e. where the most nights will be spent), during a single trip to the Schengen Area.
A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.
If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Embassy of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.
The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. travel tickets must be provided, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.
Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 3 months before the intended departure date.
The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.
The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Embassy.
If a visa application is returned by the Embassy requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.
Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.
Following visa categories are considered Short stay visas:
Tourist
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Overview
If your longer stay, counting the nights, will be in Switzerland, you can apply in our Centre with all the relevant Documents listed in the Website.
Each Applicant must have single sets of Documents and a single slot Appointment.
Every applicant, including children/ infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (click Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping,) need to apply as Tourist.
Eligibility
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- holding a valid residence status in Singapore . In case applicant holds a short stay visa for Singapore, applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/ her country of residence.
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist, Visitor, Business, EEA/ EU and Swiss national family member, Domestic Helper or Airport Transit.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa fee (in SGD) VFS Service fee (in SGD) Tourism,Visitor/Business, Domestic Helper 130.00 32.30 Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia and Ukraine 57.00 32.30 Children between 6 and 12 years old 65.00 32.30 Children less than 6 years old 0.00 32.30
The Swiss Government has decided to temporarily increase the service fee for Visa applications in Visa Application Centers (VAC) of External Service Providers (ESP) due to supplementary expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicable visa fee, in Singapore Dollars (SGD) is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
Please click here for list of applicants with visa fee exemption.
VFS service fee (inclusive of GST) is charged per visa application in addition to the applicable visa fee.
All fees can be paid by cash, Credit or Debit cards.
Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
The list of documents for Tourist (click here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/ documents if desired by the Embassy.
Applicants always have to bring and present their recent, i.e. not older than 1 month original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.
Documents/ letters that have been scanned, printed or photocopied should be signed to be deemed as an original document/ letter. Signatures cannot be digital, scanned or photocopied.
Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (click here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.
Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicants may be sponsored by their spouse/ registered partner; in these cases the following need to be provided:
- marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, French, German or Italian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in Singapore
- spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
- spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
Extended passport may still be valid, but when the passport is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, the passport is no longer acceptable. In that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.
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Photo Specifications
Please click here for photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent color photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and with the face in focus
- Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Photograph attached (paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 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.
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Download Forms
Kindly click here to download your Application Form for Tourist Visa.
Business
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/ infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (click Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.
Applicants, who intend to travel for business purposes, i.e. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply as Business.
Eligibility
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:
Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Switzerland, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist.
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- olding a valid Singapore residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for Singapore, he/ she needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/ her resident country
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist, Visitor, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Domestic Helper or Airport Transit
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa fee (in SGD) VFS Service fee (in SGD) Tourism,Visitor/Business, Domestic Helper 130.00 32.30 Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia and Ukraine 57.00 32.30 Children between 6 and 12 years old 65.00 32.30 Children less than 6 years old 0.00 32.30
The Swiss Government has decided to temporarily increase the service fee for Visa applications in Visa Application Centers (VAC) of External Service Providers (ESP) due to supplementary expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicable visa fee, in Singapore Dollars (SGD) is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
Please click here for list of applicants with visa fee exemption.
VFS service fee (inclusive of GST) is charged per visa application in addition to the applicable visa fee.
All fees can be paid by cash, Credit or Debit cards.
Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
The list of documents for Business (click here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/ documents if desired by the Embassy.
Applicants always have to bring and present their recent, i.e. not older than 1 month original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.
Documents/ letters that have been scanned, printed or photocopied should be signed to be deemed as an original document/ letter. Signatures cannot be digital, scanned or photocopied.
Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (click here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.
Extended passport may still be valid, but when the passport is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, the passport is no longer acceptable. In that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.
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Photo Specifications
Please click here for photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent color photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and with the face in focus
- Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Photograph attached (paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application Centre.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 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.
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Download Forms
Kindly click here to download your Application Form for Business Visa.
Visiting Family And Friends
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Overview
If your longer stay, counting the nights, will be in Switzerland, you can apply in our Centre with all the relevant Documents listed in the Website.
Each Applicant must have single sets of Documents and a single slot Appointment.
Every applicant, including children/ infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (click Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping,) need to apply as Tourist.
Eligibility
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- holding a valid residence status in Singapore . In case applicant holds a short stay visa for Singapore, applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/ her country of residence.
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist, Visitor, Business, EEA/ EU and Swiss national family member, Domestic Helper or Airport Transit.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa fee (in SGD) VFS Service fee (in SGD) Tourism,Visitor/Business, Domestic Helper 130.00 32.30 Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia and Ukraine 57.00 32.30 Children between 6 and 12 years old 65.00 32.30 Children less than 6 years old 0.00 32.30
The Swiss Government has decided to temporarily increase the service fee for Visa applications in Visa Application Centers (VAC) of External Service Providers (ESP) due to supplementary expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicable visa fee, in Singapore Dollars (SGD) is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
Please click here for list of applicants with visa fee exemption.
VFS service fee (inclusive of GST) is charged per visa application in addition to the applicable visa fee.
All fees can be paid by cash, Credit or Debit cards.
Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.
All fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
The list of documents for Visitor (click here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/ documents if desired by the Embassy.
Applicants always have to bring and present their recent, i.e. not older than 1 month original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.
Documents/ letters that have been scanned, printed or photocopied should be signed to be deemed as an original document/ letter. Signatures cannot be digital, scanned or photocopied.
Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (click here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.
Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicants may be sponsored by their spouse/ registered partner; in these cases the following need to be provided:
- marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, French, German or Italian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in Singapore
- spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
- spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
Extended passport may still be valid, but when the passport is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, the passport is no longer acceptable. In that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.
-
Photo Specifications
Please click here for photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent color photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and with the face in focus
- Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Photograph attached (paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application Centre.
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Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 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.
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Download Forms
Kindly click here to download your Application Form for Visitor Visa.
Domestic Helper
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Overview
If your longer stay, counting the nights, will be in Switzerland, you can apply in our Centre with all the relevant Documents listed in the Website.
Each Applicant must have single sets of Documents and a single slot Appointment.
Every applicant, including children/ infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (click Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
The Employer has to also provide the Declaration Form for Domestic Helper (see here)
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping,) need to apply as Tourist.
Eligibility
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- holding a valid residence status in Singapore . In case applicant holds a short stay visa for Singapore, applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/ her country of residence.
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist, Visitor, Business, EEA/ EU and Swiss national family member, Domestic Helper or Airport Transit.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa fee (in SGD) VFS Service fee (in SGD) Tourism,Visitor/Business, Domestic Helper 130.00 32.30 Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia and Ukraine 57.00 32.30 Children between 6 and 12 years old 65.00 32.30 Children less than 6 years old 0.00 32.30
The Swiss Government has decided to temporarily increase the service fee for Visa applications in Visa Application Centers (VAC) of External Service Providers (ESP) due to supplementary expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicable visa fee, in Singapore Dollars (SGD) is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
Please click here for list of applicants with visa fee exemption.
VFS service fee (inclusive of GST) is charged per visa application in addition to the applicable visa fee.
All fees can be paid by cash, Credit or Debit cards.
Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
The list of documents for Domestic Helper (click here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/ documents if desired by the Embassy.
To ease the application process, it is recommended that the employer accompanies the domestic helper to the appointment at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre. The Employer must provide the Declaration Form for Domestic Helper (click here)
Applicants always have to bring and present their recent, i.e. not older than 1 month original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.
Documents/ letters that have been scanned, printed or photocopied should be signed to be deemed as an original document/ letter. Signatures cannot be digital, scanned or photocopied.
Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (click here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.
Extended passport may still be valid, but when the passport is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, the passport is no longer acceptable. In that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.
-
Photo Specifications
Please click here for photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent color photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and with the face in focus
- Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Photograph attached (paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application Centre.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 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.
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Download Forms
Kindly click here to download your Application Form for Domestic Helper Visa.
The Employer must come in person and has to also provide the Declaration Form for Domestic Helper (click here)
Spouse Of Swiss/EU/EFTA Citizens
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Overview
Every applicant, including children/ infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (click Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Please note that married to Swiss Citizen can either apply directly in the Embassy of Switzerland or in VFS.
For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping,) need to apply as Tourist.
Eligibility
Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- holding a valid residence status in Singapore . In case applicant holds a short stay visa for Singapore, applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/ her country of residence.
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist, Visitor, Business, EEA/ EU and Swiss national family member, Domestic Helper or Airport Transit.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa fee (in SGD) VFS Service fee (in SGD) Spouse of EU Passport Holder 0.00 32.30
Applicable visa fee, in Singapore Dollars (SGD) is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
Please click here for list of applicants with visa fee exemption.
VFS service fee (inclusive of GST) is charged per visa application in addition to the applicable visa fee.
All fees can be paid by cash, Credit or Debit cards.
Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.
All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
The list of documents for Spouse of Swiss /EU/EFTA citizens (click here) is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/ documents if desired by the Embassy.
Applicants always have to bring and present their recent, i.e. not older than 1 month original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.
Documents/ letters that have been scanned, printed or photocopied should be signed to be deemed as an original document/ letter. Signatures cannot be digital, scanned or photocopied.
Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (click here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.
Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicants may be sponsored by their spouse/ registered partner; in these cases the following need to be provided:
- marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, French, German or Italian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in Singapore
- spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation
- spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
- spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
Extended passport may still be valid, but when the passport is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, the passport is no longer acceptable. In that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport.
-
Photo Specifications
Please click here for photo Specifications
Please provide 2 recent color photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:
- Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear quality and with the face in focus
- Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Photograph attached (paper clipped) to the Visa Application Form
If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application Centre.
-
Processing Time
Usually, processing time for visa applications is 10 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.
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Download Forms
Kindly click here to download your Application Form for Spouse of EU/Swiss Citizen Visa.
Please note that married to Swiss Citizen can either apply directly in the Embassy of Switzerland or in VFS , click Schedule an Appointment
APPLICANT RESIDING IN BRUNEI AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Resident of Brunei and Papua New Guinea, must apply directly in the Embassy of Switzerland.
Click the hyperlinks below for the respective forms and checklists:
- Brunei and Papua New Guinea Application Form and Checklist
To schedule an Appointment please click here.
LONG STAY VISA
Applicants that need to apply for a National Visa, (Student Visa, Employment, Family reunion) must apply directly in the Embassy of Switzerland.
Click the hyperlinks below for the respective forms and checklists:
- Student visa: Link for checklist: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/singapore/english/pdf/Student-Visa.pdf
- Family reunion: Link for checklist: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/singapore/english/pdf/1-family-visa-sin-20-EN.pdf
- Employment: Link for checklist: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/singapore/english/pdf/1-employment-visa-sin-EN.pdf
- Application Form for all Long Stay Visa Types: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/singapore/english/pdf/Form-Long-stay-New.pdf
To schedule an Appointment please click here.