Visa Information

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourism, Visit, Business, Car Dealers, Medical, Study (up to 90 days), Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Tunisian Dinar (TND) only.

Visa Fee Exemption:

• Children below 6 years old
• Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
• Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to take part in meetings or conferences
• Family relatives of EU- /EFTA- and Swiss citizen
• Members of the Olympic committee
• Holders of a normal passport going officially to meetings or conferences organized by an agency according to the following list

List of the Organizations

VFS service charge

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Tunisian Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable even in case the visa is refused.

Documents Required

Please note that the visa category chosen by an applicant must be based on the purpose of travel and the decision must be made by the applicant him/herself - Visa Application Centre staff will not be able to assist you in making this decision. An application filled incorrectly and carelessly can cause refusal of a visa application. The applicant may need to submit additional details or applicant can be asked to come for an interview at the Embassy.

Visa Application and other forms:

	Short Stay Visa Application Form – Click Here
	Authorization for third party - English / French
	Declaration of Consent for couriers - English / French

Document Checklists (in French):

Tourism

Travelling to Switzerland for touristic purposes.

Business

Travelling to Switzerland for a business trip. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying persons must file a tourist visa.

Visit

Travelling to Switzerland for a family / friendly visit (less than 90 days).

Template of invitation letter for private visits:

	Invitation in French
	Invitation in German
	Studies (up to 90 days)

Travelling to Switzerland to Study up to 90 days.

Culture

Travelling to Switzerland for artistic or cultural holiday with active participation. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying them must file a tourist visa.

Sports

Travelling to Switzerland for active participation in a sporting competition test at a sports club. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying them must file a tourist visa.

Medical

Travelling to Switzerland for medical treatment. Persons accompanying the patient need to apply for a tourist visa (or a visitor’s visa, if they are invited by a private person).

Spouse of CH/EU/AELE citizens

Travelling to Switzerland to join your Swiss / EU / EFTA spouse.

Facilitated Procedure

Facilitated procedure requirements are reduced (mainly for “official” visits to seminars / workshops, etc. organized by the international organizations and their sub- sections in Geneva and / or department (of Foreign Affairs).

Photo Specifications

Note: We cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture). The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

For more details, please refer to: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the 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.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourism, Visit, Business, Car Dealers, Medical, Study (up to 90 days), Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Tunisian Dinar (TND) only.

Visa Fee Exemption:

• Children below 6 years old
• Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
• Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to take part in meetings or conferences
• Family relatives of EU- /EFTA- and Swiss citizen
• Members of the Olympic committee
• Holders of a normal passport going officially to meetings or conferences organized by an agency according to the following list

List of the Organizations

VFS service charge

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Tunisian Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable even in case the visa is refused.

Documents Required

Please note that the visa category chosen by an applicant must be based on the purpose of travel and the decision must be made by the applicant him/herself - Visa Application Centre staff will not be able to assist you in making this decision. An application filled incorrectly and carelessly can cause refusal of a visa application. The applicant may need to submit additional details or applicant can be asked to come for an interview at the Embassy.

Visa Application and other forms:

	Short Stay Visa Application Form – Click Here
	Authorization for third party - English / French
	Declaration of Consent for couriers - English / French

Document Checklists:

Tourism

Travelling to Switzerland for touristic purposes.

Business

Travelling to Switzerland for a business trip. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying persons must file a tourist visa.

Visit

Travelling to Switzerland for a family / friendly visit (less than 90 days).

Template of invitation letter for private visits:

	Invitation in French
	Invitation in German
	Car Dealers

Travelling to Switzerland for buying cars. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying persons must file a tourist visa.

Studies (up to 90 days)

Travelling to Switzerland to Study up to 90 days.

Culture

Travelling to Switzerland for artistic or cultural holiday with active participation. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying them must file a tourist visa.

Sports

Travelling to Switzerland for active participation in a sporting competition test at a sports club. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying them must file a tourist visa.

Medical

Travelling to Switzerland for medical treatment. Persons accompanying the patient need to apply for a tourist visa (or a visitor’s visa, if they are invited by a private person).

Spouse of CH/EU/AELE citizens

Travelling to Switzerland to join your Swiss / EU / EFTA spouse.

Facilitated Procedure

Facilitated procedure requirements are reduced (mainly for “official” visits to seminars / workshops, etc. organized by the international organizations and their sub- sections in Geneva and / or department (of Foreign Affairs).

Photo Specifications

Note: We cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture). The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

For more details, please refer to: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the 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.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourism, Visit, Business, Car Dealers, Medical, Study (up to 90 days), Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Tunisian Dinar (TND) only.

Visa Fee Exemption:

• Children below 6 years old
• Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
• Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to take part in meetings or conferences
• Family relatives of EU- /EFTA- and Swiss citizen
• Members of the Olympic committee
• Holders of a normal passport going officially to meetings or conferences organized by an agency according to the following list

List of the Organizations

VFS service charge

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Tunisian Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable even in case the visa is refused.

Documents Required

Please note that the visa category chosen by an applicant must be based on the purpose of travel and the decision must be made by the applicant him/herself - Visa Application Centre staff will not be able to assist you in making this decision. An application filled incorrectly and carelessly can cause refusal of a visa application. The applicant may need to submit additional details or applicant can be asked to come for an interview at the Embassy.

Visa Application and other forms:

	Short Stay Visa Application Form – Click Here
	Authorization for third party - English / French
	Declaration of Consent for couriers - English / French

Document Checklists:

Tourism (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for touristic purposes.

Business (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for a business trip. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying persons must file a tourist visa.

Visit (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for a family / friendly visit (less than 90 days).

Template of invitation letter for private visits:

	Invitation in French
	Invitation in German
	Studies (up to 90 days) (English)

Travelling to Slovakia to Study up to 90 days.

Culture (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for artistic or cultural holiday with active participation. Spouses,

Sports (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for active participation in a sporting competition test at a sports club. Spouses, children and other members of the family accompanying them must file a tourist visa.

Medical (English)

Travelling to Slovakia for medical treatment. Persons accompanying the patient need to apply for a tourist visa (or a visitor’s visa, if they are invited by a private person).

Spouse of CH/EU/AELE citizens (English)

Travelling to Slovakia to join your Swiss / EU / EFTA spouse.

Facilitated Procedure (English)

Facilitated procedure requirements are reduced (mainly for “official” visits to seminars / workshops, etc. organized by the international organizations and their sub- sections in Geneva and / or department (of Foreign Affairs).

Photo Specifications

Note: We cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide two recent passport size pictures, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, no copy or scanned picture). The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

For more details, please refer to: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the 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.