Diplomatic Visa / Official Mission Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 1-4 weeks
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic assignment or official mission
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Switzerland has bilateral agreements with many countries for visa-free diplomatic passport travel. Diplomats accredited to international organizations in Geneva follow FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) procedures. Ci permit available for family members of diplomats and international civil servants.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of diplomatic or official passports from countries requiring visas. Many countries have bilateral visa-exemption agreements for diplomatic passports.
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Purpose of visit
Official government business, diplomatic missions, international organization assignments, or accreditation.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official diplomatic note verbale from the sending state's government or international organization, specifying purpose and duration of mission
How to apply
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Document submission
Sending government or international organization submits note verbale to the Swiss embassy/consulate or FDFA through diplomatic channels.
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Processing wait
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs processes the diplomatic visa request.
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Visa collection
Visa issued through diplomatic channels or collected at the Swiss embassy/consulate.