Switzerland visa requirements checklist for Mumbai consulate

Switzerland Visa Requirements at Mumbai Consulate

Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Switzerland consulate in Mumbai

Common Requirements for All Visa Types

These documents are required for all visa types at Mumbai consulate:

Travel Documents

  • Confirmed Hotel bookings

    Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone number and Email. Id).

  • Confirmed Air Tickets

    Confirmed Return Ticket (or ticket with Live PNR) , covering all the sectors.

  • Travel Insurance

    As per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.

Visa Type Specific Requirements

Additional documents required for each visa type

Business Visa

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    Must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.

  • Passport Copy

    2 clear photocopies of passports first and last pages.

  • Online Visa Form

    1 Online Visa Application Form to be filled. Appointment can only be booked once the form is filled.

  • Passport Size Photos

    2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) in matt finish should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm) without glasses, hat/cap or any other head covering.

Proof of Funds

  • Bank Statement

    Latest Personal Bank Statement (Original) for last 03 months, duly signed and stamped by the Bank with name and address of the Account Holder .

  • Income Tax Return

    Personal ITR For Last 2 years

Occupation Proof

  • If you are an employee

    Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company

  • If you are proprietor/owner of the company

    Company’s Original Bank statement of last 3 months Stamped from Bank Company’s ITR of Last 3 years Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead

Medical Requirement

  • NOTE:

    Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.

Business Documents

  • Company Cover letter

    Covering Letter on company letter head (Addressed to The Visa officer, The Embassy of Switzerland) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause.

  • Invitation Letter

    Company Registration Certificate

  • Company Bank Statement

    Original updated company bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.

  • Company Income Tax Return

    Company Income Tax Return for Last 2 years.

Other Documents

  • Disclaimer Form

    Signed by the passenger

  • Medical Declaration Form

    Signed by the passenger

Visa Agent Documents

  • Authority Letter

    Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from PAX authorizing Mr Pavan / Jagdish /Vasudevan of Mondy to submit and collect the documents on his behalf.

  • Mondy can submit the application on applicant`s behalf if biometrics are done within last 59 months

Fees

-: Rs. 8800/- (Adult) Rs. 4050/- (Child) VFS Charges Rs. 3020 The Embassy fee can also be paid online at the time of appointment taking or can be paid in cash at the time of visa submission

Processing Time

Applications shall be decided on within 15 working days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19. (Article 23 Visa Code EC No. 810/2009). NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: MON TO FRI Submission Time: 0900 TO 1100 HRS Collection Days: on the 4th working day Collection Time: 1400 hrs to 1600hrs Special Instructions: The visa applications can be submitted at any Switzerland visa application Centre (VFS) in India. All applications will be assessed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi only. The applications submitted at any of the VFS Centre except for New Delhi and Mumbai would be delivered to the Embassy in principle on 3rd working day for processing.

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Tourist Visa

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    Must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.

  • Passport Copy

    2 clear photocopies of passports first and last pages.

  • Online Visa Form

    1 Online Visa Application Form to be filled. Appointment can only be booked once the form is filled.

  • Passport Size Photos

    2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) in matt finish should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm) without glasses, hat/cap or any other head covering.

  • Signed Cover letter

    Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Switzerland) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable

Proof of Funds

  • Bank Statement

    Original updated Personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.

  • Income Tax Return

    Personal ITR For Last 2 years

Occupation Proof

  • If you are an employee

    Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company

  • If you are proprietor/owner of the company

    Company’s Original Bank statement of last 3 months Stamped from Bank Company’s ITR of Last 3 years Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead

  • If you are a student

    Leave letter issued from School School ID

  • If you are retired

    Proof of retirement Pension statements for the last three months Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

  • If you are sponsored

    Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (see the website of the Member State of destination)

For honeymooners

  • Marriage certificate or Marriage Card

    Copy of marriage certificate is required

  • Engagement /Marriage Photograph

    2-3 photographs of the bride and groom together are required.

  • Note: If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations)

For Minors

  • If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a ATTESTED AFFIDAVIT from relevant home department is required.

    Affidavit noc from other parent side, if only one parent is traveling along with child. Child birth certificate should be notarized

Medical Requirement

  • NOTE:

    Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.

Visa Agent Documents

  • Mondy can submit the application on applicant`s behalf if biometrics are done within last 59 months

Fees

-: Rs. 8800/- (Adult) Rs. 4050/- (Child) VFS Charges Rs. 3020 The Embassy fee can also be paid online at the time of appointment taking or can be paid in cash at the time of visa submission

Processing Time

Applications shall be decided on within 15 working days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19. (Article 23 Visa Code EC No. 810/2009). NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: MON TO FRI Submission Time: 0900 TO 1100 HRS Collection Days: on the 4th working day Collection Time: 1400 hrs to 1600hrs Special Instructions: The visa applications can be submitted at any Switzerland visa application Centre (VFS) in India. All applications will be assessed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi only. The applications submitted at any of the VFS Centre except for New Delhi and Mumbai would be delivered to the Embassy in principle on 3rd working day for processing.

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Contact Information

Switzerland Embassy/Consulate in Mumbai

Address

Maker Chamber IV, 10th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021

Tel

022-22884563/4/5

Fax

022-22856566

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