Probably everyone in Switzerland dreams of resting. Its wonderful alpine nature , ski and thermal resorts , ancient cities with unique sights ( Bern , Basel , Zurich , Geneva , Lugano , etc.) attract tourists from all over the world. Let's at least get a little closer to the dream and find out how to get a visa to Switzerland.
Do I need a visa to Switzerland?
As you know, the entrance to Switzerland by car, plane or train for residents of the CIS countries is possible only on a Schengen visa. The registration of this document is standardized and allows you to obtain a visa within the time limits established by law. From you it is required only to observe all conditions and to submit the necessary papers, without deviating from the rules of entry into the Schengen territory. For this, by the way, it will be necessary to sign an appropriate obligation.
In addition, since 2015, to obtain a Schengen visa, it is required to undergo an obligatory procedure of fingerprinting, and for this purpose - personally to come to the visa center or consulate. They will also make your digital photo.
The cost of a visa to Switzerland is standard - it's 35 euros, which they charge as a so-called visa fee for the Schengen countries. However, consider: by applying to one of the Visa Centers in Switzerland, in addition to the amount indicated, you also pay a fee for the services of this intermediary organization.
Making a visa to Switzerland
Everyone has the opportunity to obtain a visa to Switzerland, independently submitted documents to the consulate of the country, or by using the services of the Visa Center. Recently, many travelers choose the second option, since the requirements for the design of documents are quite specific and very strict. Addressing intermediaries can save time, although it will cost extra money. So, to obtain a visa to Switzerland, prepare such documents:
- passport, where there are at least 2 blank pages (original). The period of validity of the document must last at least 3 months after your return;
- photocopies of the first page of the passport and those where the last two Schengen visas are available;
- a questionnaire in one of the Swiss languages (or in English);
- two standard photos (3,5х4,5 cm);
- photocopies of tickets for flight to Switzerland and home;
- a copy of medical insurance for the amount of 30 thousand euros or more. Her term must necessarily cover the entire period of travel throughout the country;
- a certificate from the place of work where, in addition to the post, the amount of your salary will be indicated and confirmation of the fact that for the period of travel you will have a place;
- the original or a copy of the hotel reservation with the indication of your data and the corresponding period of stay;
- the preliminary route of the trip, painted on the days of the whole stay in the Schengen area;
- an extract from the bank account for the last six months.
Visa for child
Entertainment for children in the country abound, so many parents go here on vacation with kids. To enter Switzerland with an underage child, his birth certificate (both original and copy) will be required, and in addition, a notarized translation of the original document into one of the four languages of Switzerland. If the minor traveler travels with one of the parents or accompanied by third parties, the accompanying person must have permission to export the child from one or both parents, likewise notarized and translated.
Children who have a personal passport have a full package of their documents, and children are asked to fill out a separate questionnaire for the children who are entered in the passport. It will take two photos of the child himself.
As for students and schoolchildren, they need to additionally provide a certificate from their place of study, a copy of the student's card, as well as a letter on the financing of the trip. The latter should be accompanied by two more documents: a certificate from the duty station of the person who finances this trip, and a document confirming their relationship.
All of the above concerns the usual tourist visa to Switzerland. At the same time, there are other types of documents: a bride visa, a working and a guest visa to Switzerland (by invitation). In special cases, an urgent visa can be issued to Switzerland - for example, to participate in a major political or scientific conference, for emergency treatment in a local hospital, etc.