SWITZERLAND Visa Document Requirements

 

​Please read the visa requirements carefully and follow the exact requirements to ensure all necessary documents are submitted correctly. Adhering to these guidelines will help avoid any delays in the processing of your visa application.

Application form:

• Duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant or the legal guardian (write in block letters and use only black or blue ink).
• If the applicant is a minor, both parents must sign the form

​Valid Passport and previous passports if available.

• Note that the valid passport must have at least six months validity before its expiration date and must have the owner's signature on the first and second biopages.

Passport photographs:

• Two identical Passport Sized Photographs in colour (not older than 6 months)
  • Facial Expression: Must not be smiling, showing teeth, or any exaggerated facial expressions.
  • Background: White background is required.
  • Clothing: Should contrast with the white background.
  • Quality: The photo should be polarized printed at the photo company.
  • Hair: If the person has long hair, it should be pulled back behind the ears.
  • Accessories: No accessories should be worn in the photo.
  • Composition: The photo should capture the individual from the upper breast area to the upper part of the head, ensuring that the shoulders are fully visible and not cut off.
  • Requirements: The photo must meet the requirements for both hard copy and soft copy submissions.
• ​One photograph must be pasted on the application form; stapled photographs cannot be accepted.

Flight reservation:

• Roundtrip air travel and, if applicable, proof of intra-Schengen flight, train itinerary or car rental.
• Do not purchase an airline ticket yet. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for financial losses if you have to return a ticket.
• If the applicant travels to a third country (e.g. the United Kingdom, the USA, etc.) after leaving the Schengen area, the visa of the subsequent country must be obtained first.

Travel insurance:

• The travel insurance must cover medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation (including incase of death). The minimum amount of coverage per person must be EUR 30’000.00 or the equivalent value. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and for the entire duration of the stay.
• The Embassy does not accept insurance policies with sub-limits, exclusions and conditions.

Accommodation and itinerary:

• Proof of accommodation for each night of the entire planned trip in the Schengen area (e.g. confirmed hotel reservations or copy of rental contract).
• Confirmation of the package tour and advance payments, if any.
• Detailed daily itinerary and schedule of activities

Financial means:

• Stamped and signed original bank certificate of current account balance and bank statements showing account activity for the past six months.
• Transfer Certificate of Title.

If employed:

• Company letter from your employer on proper letterhead in original with contact details including email and phone numbers, duly stamped and with the name and position of the signatory (scanned or electronic signatures are not accepted).
• The letter must contain the following information about the visa applicant:
  • Position 
  • date of hiring 
  • salary and dates of the approved leave.
• The company has to confirm the continuation of the employment relationship after the requested stay abroad.
• Income tax return.

If self-employed and/or company owner:

• Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission (SEC; list of incorporators).
• Income tax return.
• Business financial statement

If student:

• Certificate of enrolment and leave of absence for travel during the school year (dates must be clearly mentioned).
• Copy of student ID.

If married:

• Marriage certificate and birth certificate(s) of child(ren), if applicable

Minors:

• Child/Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents: Notarized consent letter from the non-travelling parent or legal guardian.
• Child/Children under 18 years old, travelling alone: Notarized consent and financial support from both parents or legal guardian.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSDW) clearance Copies of both parents' (legal guardians') passports or official identification documents with the holder's signature
• Non-Filipino applicants who have valid residency status in the Philippines:
• Copy of Philippines residence permit.