Basic Travel Requirements for Burundians visiting
Switzerland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Swiss Visa.
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Switzerland Visa for Burundians
Facts about Switzerland
Switzerland is a top destination for tourists and business people alike. Banking and finance are major industries in the country and it is little wonder the country has the highest nominal wealth per adult in the world. Tourism is no way abandoned in the country. There are a lot of attractions tourists can visit when they are in the country. Ski resorts and hiking trails are aplenty in the country. The country’s landscape is a sight to behold.
An average of 2.2 million visitors arrives in the country monthly to appreciate the beautiful landscape of the country.
In the city of Ticino, which is the Italian-speaking section of Switzerland, it is a crime to veil ones the face in public places. Doing so could attract a fine between the range of CHF100 to CHF10,000.
Types of Switzerland Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 2 weeks | 90 days |
| Student visa | 2 weeks | variable |
| Medical visa | 2 weeks | 90 days |
General Requirements for Switzerland Visa
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burundians intending to travel to Switzerland for tourism can apply for the Swiss tourist visa.
- Switzerland is part of the Schengen countries, therefore visitors can apply for a Schengen visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days and is extendable to 180 days.
- Travelers are required to provide proof of travel medical insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros.
- This insurance must have coverage within Switzerland and the entire Schengen area.
- Round trip flight/travel reservations or other proof of intended transport and complete itinerary of your visit to Switzerland must be provided.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Switzerland must be provided. A foreign national who wants to enter and reside in the territory of Switzerland must be able to attest to having at least 100 CHF for each day of their stay in Switzerland.
- There are no currency restrictions in and out of Switzerland. Although officers may question you if you have over 10,000 Swiss Francs (CHF) in possession.
- Although safety standards are excellent, visitors need to be aware of public safety warnings.
- Mountain rescues can be extremely expensive and we recommend that you have sufficient insurance coverage that includes coverage for mountain search and rescue.
- You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- Most major credit cards are widely accepted, but many vendors will only accept chip-and-PIN cards.
- If you plan to drive on motorways in Switzerland you must purchase a toll sticker (vignette), which must be affixed to the car’s windshield.
- These are available online, at gas stations, and at border crossings. Rental cars usually have a vignette already; be sure to check with your car rental agency.
- Failure to comply with traffic rules can result in large fines.
Switzerland Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Swiss student visa is for Burundians looking to study in Switzerland for three months or longer.
- There are two types of Swiss student visa:
- Type C visa – for short courses (summer schools, language schools) that last only for three months.
- Type D visa – for courses that last longer than three months.
- Before you can be granted a visa, you must provide the following documents during visa application:
- Letter of acceptance issued by a Swiss university or any learning institution.
- Proof of payment of the registration and tuition fees (original and copy).
- Letter from the institution in case all expenses for the study will be covered by scholarship or loan.
- Letter of motivation.
- If you apply for a Type D visa and plan to stay in Switzerland longer than three months, you will have to arrange to get your residence permit from the cantonal migration offices within 14 days after your arrival.
- Proof of sufficient financial means to cover your living costs in Switzerland for the duration of schooling is required. Students are required to provide evidence of having 21,000 CHF at the beginning of each year of study.
- International students can take up part-time work for up to 15 hours a week during the semester and they can work full-time during holidays. But you have to have lived in Switzerland for six months before you can take a job as a student.
- It is better to schedule the appointment for a visa interview as early as 6 months before your planned day of travel to Switzerland, but no later than ten weeks before.
- There are no specific language (including Switzerland official languages Romansh) requirements for a study visa for Switzerland. On the other hand, universities will require proof of language proficiency when you apply.
- In some cases, the embassy will want to evaluate your language knowledge based on a short interview at the consulate, or even an oral and written test.
- Unless the application form and all required documents are in French, German or English, you will need a certified translation of all documents into one of these languages.
Switzerland Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Swiss medical visa allows Burundians to visit Switzerland for medical treatment.
- A medical report from your local doctor should be provided. The report should include your diagnosis and the reason the treatment is best gotten in Switzerland.
- The date of your appointment and your medical situation should be stated in the attestation from the hospital in Switzerland.
- If you have a pre-existing health condition, you should buy medical travel insurance before visiting Switzerland. You must tell the insurance company about any pre-existing health conditions you have, to make sure you can get the cover you need.
- You may need a personal license to take controlled/prescribed medicines from Burundi to Switzerland.
- You are also required to have a valid travel health insurance.
- This insurance must cover the following:
- Services provided by doctors.
- Hospital costs.
- Accidents.
- Medical transport and rescue.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer is required. Your employer should state in the letter that he is aware of your leave. Your position and how long you have been employed in the company should be clearly stated.
- For retirees, a document showing pension statements and other forms of financial support should be provided.
- Payment receipt of medical fees should be tendered during the visa application process.
- Minors must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- At the end of your treatment, you are expected to leave the country.
Switzerland Visa Fees
Tourist visa
66.02 (CHF)
Student visa
66.02 (CHF)
Medical visa
66.02 (CHF)
Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Burundi
Bujumbura
Swiss cooperation office of the Swiss embassy and consular section Bujumbura — Bureau de la Coopération Suisse et Agence consulaire Av. Patrice Lumumba 18 Bujumbura Burundi
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/burundi/fr/home/representations/bureau-cooperation.htm
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