Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourist
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Up to 90 days within a 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Applications must be submitted no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before planned travel. Apply at the Swiss embassy/consulate or authorized visa application center (TLScontact/VFS Global).
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex I countries (EU Regulation 2018/1806) requiring a Schengen visa.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover the stay. Approximately CHF 100 per day.
Minimum funds: CHF 100 per day
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Criminal record
No active SIS alerts or entry bans. Criminal record may be checked.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, taken within last 6 months, white background, face clearly visible
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: CHF 100 per day of stay; Months required: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, employment letter with salary, sponsorship letter, or proof of regular income; Minimum amount: CHF 100 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental agreement, or invitation letter from host with proof of residence; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.swiss-visa.ch/ivis2/
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: At embassy/consulate or visa application center; Amount: EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-11
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form online at swiss-visa.ch or download and complete the paper form.
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Document gathering
Collect all required documents including passport, photos, insurance, flight bookings, accommodation proof, bank statements, and employment verification.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the Swiss embassy/consulate or authorized visa application center (TLScontact or VFS Global) in your country of residence.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of EUR 90 (adults) or EUR 45 (children 6-11) at the appointment. Additional service center fees may apply.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the Swiss embassy/consulate or visa application center.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data (10 fingerprints and digital photo) at the appointment. Biometrics are valid for 59 months and may be reused for subsequent applications.
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Processing wait
Standard processing takes 15 calendar days. In exceptional cases, may extend to 30-45 days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker from the embassy/consulate or visa application center. May be sent by courier in some locations.