Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Valid for airport transit only, no entry into Swiss territory
- Entry
- Single entry
Exemptions apply for holders of valid Schengen residence permits, valid visas for USA/Canada/Japan, diplomatic passport holders, and airline crew members. Transit passengers connecting to non-Schengen destinations only.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of the 12 common Schengen airport transit visa countries plus additional countries designated by Switzerland.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Turkey
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
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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: No
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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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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: At embassy/consulate; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form selecting airport transit as purpose.
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Document gathering
Collect passport, photos, confirmed flight tickets showing transit connection.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Swiss embassy/consulate.
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Document submission
Submit documents and pay fee in person.
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Processing wait
Standard processing time of 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.