
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.
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.
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