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Switzerland
Tourist and Business Visa Requirements
 
 
Travel notes:
 
Us passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport, passport renewal or add additional pages for a valid US passport.
Application forms may be duplicated on plain paper but must be clear copies with original signature.
Please note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
 
Entry requirements:
 
Tourist/Business visa is not required US citizens for up to 90 days stay.

 

Tourist and Business Visa requirements for NON US CITIZENS:
 
Valid, signed US passport (3 months validity). AND 1 COPY of picture page
One Visa Application Form completed and signed. Must indicate e-mail address and contact phone number in case additional information requested.
Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3 or higher to view the form.
Two passport type photograph.
Proof of residency in the USA (i.e. valid Green card, F1 or H1B multiple entry visa together with a valid "I" form or another appropriate form. Notarized copy PLUS COPY of Flight itinerary or photocopy of the airline tickets. OPEN tickets not accepted
A letter from your insurance company and a copy of your insurance card confirming international coverage of at least USD 50,000.00 for Emergency Medical expenses,Emergency hospital treatment,Repatriation for medical reasons. I f do not have must purchase travelrs insurance for entire duration of stay proof of purchase and 1 copy, with above mentioned conditions.
Visa Order Form.

If travel is for tourism. A hotel reservation/confirmation of tour, most recent bank statement and copy of credit card and most recent credit card statement. Letter of employment.

  INVITAION from host company in Switzerland stating guarantee for your expenses during stay in Schengen space. Must be faxed by the host directly to Swiss competent representation 212-599-4266.
If travel visiting friends or family, your host must apply for an invitation certificate with cantonal alien's office in his/her place of residence. The certificate must forwarded directly to the Swiss consulate/NY. For stays up to 7 days the certificate can be waived.

If travel is for business please include a business letter of responsibility, in addition to invitation letter from the host company in Switzerland with exact details of duration of stay number of entries and purpose of the trip (*MUST include position and salary) which must be faxed to the consulate. 212-599-4266. Click for Sample business letter.

If self employed a copy of business license and tax return
  For business letter please note the following:
  • This letter must be on your company letterhead.
  • This letter must be sign by someone other than the applicant.

If requested, a valid visa in your travel document for the country you are visitng after leaving the Schengan space.

 
Health Requirements:
 
Vaccinations are NOT required unless travel is from or through an infected area.
 
Fees and processing time:
 
  Consular fee and processing time: (consular fees may change)
$ 85 Per Tourist/Business Visa 10 business days MINIMUM processing time single entry.
Multiple entry fees may varies. "MUST SUBMIT a photo copy the 1st page of vital statistics page and PHOTO copy ORIGINAL GREEN CARD or US VISA in passport"
Company check, money order or credit card payment for Consular fees should be payable to Just-In Document Service, Inc. including return shipping fee. For Just-In Document Service, Inc. service fee please refer to our pricing page or call us (914) 592-2760.
 
Shipping fees:
 
Federal Express starting at $25.95 for priority Weekday Delivery. Other Special Deliveries of Federal Express VARY (Ex. SATURDAY DELIVERY OR 8AM DELIVERY, call for rates). RESIDENTS deliveries is additional $3.00 to have signature required. Verify SIGNATURE OR NO SIGNATURE must be selected.
Use Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, or DHL Priority overnight for delivery by 10:30 AM to ship all your passport application materials to:
 

 

Just In Document Service, Inc.

5 West Main Street, Suite 201

Elmsford, NY 10523

(914) 592-2760

 

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