Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting
Switzerland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Swiss Visa.
- A completely filled visa application form
- A Philippine passport with a validity of at least another three more months beyond your planned exit date from Switzerland.
- Two identical photographs size (35mm x 45mm) taken within the last three months.
- Evidence of legal residence in the Philippines.
- A round-trip flight Itinerary.
- Travel health insurance
- A document that shows where you will be accommodated during your stay in Switzerland.
- Proof that you have the financial means to support your stay in Switzerland.
- A cover letter, i.e the details of your trip should be clearly stated.
- If invited, a letter of invitation from the host/organization is required.
Switzerland Visa for Filipinos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa | 10 – 15 days | 3 months |
| Business visa | 4-7 days | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 8 weeks | 1 year |
General Requirements for Switzerland Visa
- A completely filled visa application form
- A Philippine passport with a validity of at least another three more months beyond your planned exit date from Switzerland.
- Two identical photographs size (35mm x 45mm) taken within the last three months.
- Evidence of legal residence in the Philippines.
- A round-trip flight Itinerary.
- Travel health insurance
- A document that shows where you will be accommodated during your stay in Switzerland.
- Proof that you have the financial means to support your stay in Switzerland.
- A cover letter, i.e the details of your trip should be clearly stated.
- If invited, a letter of invitation from the host/organization is required.
Switzerland Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Student visas are issued to the Philippines who have been offered admission to study a course in Switzerland.
- An original letter of acceptance from the institution that the applicant has been accepted is required.
- Proof of payment of the registration and tuition fees, original and copy.
- A duly accomplished study visa application form.
- Letter of acceptance issued by a Switzerland university.
- Minors applying for this visa should ensure they are in possession of the original and two extra copies of their birth certificate.
- You are required to present two copies of your curriculum vitae during the visa application.
- Applicants of this visa are required to present original certificates they obtain from the schools they attended previously.
- All the documents to be submitted must be in English or a Swiss official language.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for coverage of living costs in Switzerland for the duration of schooling.
- Letter of motivation.
- Commitment to leave Switzerland on completion of studies.
Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A tourist visa is issued to the Philippines who have the intention of visiting Switzerland for leisure, tourism or visitation.
- A letter of invitation from your host in Switzerland is required.
- The Philippines who are employed are required to present a letter from their employer. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
- Foreigners are not permitted to engage in business activities during their time in the country.
- A duly signed and accomplished tourist visa application form.
- Your host should provide a copy of his/her Switzerland residence permit.
- Medical insurance is required.
- A Philippine passport valid for 3 months is required.
- This visa allows you to honor an invitation from your friend or relative who holds permanent residence in Switzerland.
- Two passport size (35mm x 45mm) photographs with a white background.
Switzerland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A business visa is issued to the Philippines who are traveling to Switzerland to engage in business activities during their time in the country.
- A valid Philippine passport
- A business visa can enable a philippine to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
- Two passport size (35mm x 45mm) photographs.
- Philippine can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars during their time in Switzerland.
- Medical insurance should be provided.
- Proof of registration of conferences to be attended by the applicant should be provided during the visa application.
- Proof of sufficient funds during the stay in Switzerland.
- A letter of invitation from the inviting company in Switzerland stating the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit is required.
- A travel document providing the information’s about the trip should be presented.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in the Philippine should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and confirming continuing employment after the duration of the applicant’s business leave.
- A copy of the Philippine residence permit.
- Both original and photocopies of all the required documents should be provided during the visa application.
Switzerland Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A work visa is issued to Philippine who has been offered employment by an employer in an organization in Switzerland.
- A Philippine passport valid for at least 3 months.
- The employment contract must be signed by both the employer and employee should be provided.
- Medical insurance is required.
- The letter must state the job position offered to the applicant and the duration of employment.
- The prospective employer in Switzerland must file the application for a work permit at the responsible Office of Migration in Switzerland.
- Proof of funds to support your stay in Switzerland.
- An authorization letter from the Cantonal Migration Authority should be provided.
- You are expected to declare your arrival at the Foreigners Police or Town Registrar within the first 8 days of your arrival.
- Two passport size (35mm x 45mm) photographs with a white background should be provided.
- Proof that there was no Swizz national qualified to take up the job that you were offered is required.
- A copy of your curriculum vitae should be provided.
- The Philippines are required to provide a copy of their residence permit.
Switzerland Visa Fees
Student visa
4500.00 (CHF)
Business visa
4500.00 (CHF)
Tourist visa
45.00 (CHF)
Work visa
3000.00 (CHF)
Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Philippines
Makati
Switzerland P.O. Box 2068 Makati Central Post Office 1260 Makati, Metro Manila Philippines.
manila@eda.admin.ch
+63 2 8845 45 39 +63 2 8845 45 45