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Visa required
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Visa route
Short-stay Schengen visa
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
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Main fee
EUR 90
Short-stay Schengen visa โ€” adult
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Processing
Usually around 10โ€“15 days
Swiss official pages currently indicate roughly 10โ€“15 days after the application reaches the Embassy; apply early because appointment waiting time is separate.
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Application
VFS Global Switzerland โ€” India
Book VFS Global and submit at an authorised Switzerland Visa Application Centre in India.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required / route-specific

Book through VFS Global Switzerland in India. The Swiss mission currently lists centres including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Kochi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune.

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Fee & payment
See verified payment instructions

Pay the Swiss visa fee and the current VFS service charge using the payment method shown by VFS. The visa fee is non-refundable if the application is withdrawn or refused.

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Travel insurance
Required for Schengen visa

Travel medical insurance should cover the intended Schengen trip, all Schengen states, emergency medical care and repatriation, with at least EUR 30,000 cover.

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Application form
Swiss Schengen visa application

Complete the official Swiss Schengen visa application.

ORIGIN & DESTINATION

India โ†’ Switzerland at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
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India
ResidenceLegal
CapitalNew Delhi
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CurrencyINRIndian rupee
StatusLegal residenceApplication origin
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DESTINATION
CH
Switzerland
Passport rank3rd
CapitalBern
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CurrencyCHFSwiss franc
Passport rank3rdHenley ยท 2026
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Fees & payment

Current published application fees
Short-stay Schengen visa โ€” adultEUR 90
Child aged 6โ€“12EUR 45

Currency: The Schengen visa fee is set in EUR and collected in the local currency according to the rate used by the Swiss representation. VFS service charges are separate.

How to pay: Pay the Swiss visa fee and the current VFS service charge using the payment method shown by VFS. The visa fee is non-refundable if the application is withdrawn or refused.

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Documents checklist

Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstances
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Valid passportIssued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages, and normally valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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Swiss Schengen visa application formComplete the Swiss Schengen visa application and bring the form and supporting documents required by the current Swiss mission checklist.
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ICAO-compliant photographProvide a recent photo meeting the required visa photo standards.
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Travel medical insuranceInsurance must cover emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation across the Schengen area; EU guidance states a minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
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Purpose of journeyDocuments supporting tourism, family/private visit, business or another declared purpose.
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Accommodation evidenceHotel bookings, host documentation or other evidence of where you will stay.
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Financial meansEvidence you can support yourself during the trip and cover travel costs.
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Proof you will returnEvidence of employment, studies, family, business, residence or other ties supporting your intention to leave the Schengen area.
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Proof of legal residenceIf applying outside your nationality country, provide evidence that you legally reside in the country where the application is lodged.
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Forms & additional requirements

Application and booking steps
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Swiss Schengen visa applicationComplete the official Swiss Schengen visa application.
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VFS Global appointmentBook the authorised Swiss VFS centre in India.
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Current Swiss mission checklistUse the checklist matching tourism, visit, business or your declared purpose.
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Where to submit & appointment

Submission channel and appointment-day guidance

Submit in person at the VFS Global Switzerland centre selected during booking. All Swiss visa applications submitted across India are processed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.

  1. Passport / travel document and VFS appointment confirmation
  2. Completed Swiss Schengen visa application form
  3. Supporting documents from the current Swiss mission checklist
  4. Schengen-compliant travel medical insurance
  5. Visa fee / VFS service-fee payment method as instructed
  6. Biometrics when required
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After the appointment

Decision, passport and eVisa guidance

Track the application through VFS Global Switzerland in India. Follow VFS instructions for passport collection or courier return.

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๐Ÿ“ Switzerland Visa Application Centres in India

Complete the Swiss application, then book the VFS centre offered for your location. All applications are processed by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.

VFS Global Switzerland โ€” New Delhi

Address:
VFS Global, New Delhi, India โ€” use the address shown in your Swiss VFS appointment confirmation
The Swiss mission also accepts applications through its wider VFS network across India.
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Before going to the centre
  • Take your passport / travel document and VFS appointment confirmation.
  • Take the completed Swiss Schengen visa application and current checklist.
  • Take a recent ICAO-compliant photograph and Schengen travel medical insurance.
  • Take proof that you are legally resident in India if required for your route.
  • Check the exact VFS address and opening hours in your appointment confirmation.
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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
Visa โ€” Entry to and residence in Switzerland: India โ†—Where to apply for a Schengen visa โ€” India โ†—Switzerland visa application โ€” India โ†—