Switzerland
Business visa to Switzerland
Switzerland Business Visa is explicitly designed for those who plan a business visit to the country with the aim of establishing business contacts, develop cooperation with Switzerlandc ompanies, solving issues related to joint business, participation in business conferences and negotiations with foreign partners.
Our company provides official Switzerland business invitation letter which gives you the opportunity to get a Business visa for a single/double or multiple entries valid up to 90 days. To obtain a business visa, you need to submit your application in the (VFS GLOBAL) or embassy of Switzerland in your home country.
Required documents for business visa invitation
- Passport Scan Copy
- Full Permanent Address
- Planned Date Of Travel
- Business Detail (Name, Address, Phone)
Switzerland Visa Application Requirements
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Switzerland, there are different types of Swiss visas that will apply to the occasion.
Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside in Switzerland permanently, you will have to apply for a different Swiss Visa, accordingly.
You can apply for the Swiss Schengen Visa since 2008 when Switzerland as an EFTA Member State also became a member state of the Schengen Area.
Stat: As per 2017, Switzerland has issued a total of 451,528 uniform Schengen visas from 517,010 visa applications received at Swiss consulates and embassies around the world. The Visa rejection rate was 7.25%.
General required documents for a Swiss Schengen Visa Application:
- Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Swiss Visa.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
- Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Switzerland and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Switzerland and itinerary
- Flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Switzerland
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Switzerland. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Switzerland!
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Switzerland. A foreign national who wants to enter and reside in the territory of Switzerland must be able to attest owning at least 100 CHF or 92.34€/day on his disposition during its stay in Switzerland, while, in case the foreigner is a student this amount reduces to 30 CHF or 27.70€/day. A foreigner is obliged to provide such proof of sufficient financial means, the moment applying for a Swiss Visa to the Swiss Embassy or Consulate.
Swiss Schengen Visa for Business Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the Swiss company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Proof of Financial support such as :
- Original Bank statement for last three (03) months duly stamped and signed by the issuing bank branch.
- Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last three years
- Copy of Salary Slips for the last three (03) months (if employed)
- Copy of Pan Card
- Copy of Registration certificate of the company (if applicant is the business owner)
- Proof of occupation.
How AtoZ Serwis Plus Can Help
With our knowledge of European visas, AtoZ Serwis Plus can help you submit a Schengen visa application with confidence.
A dedicated Schengen visa consultant will help you:
- Complete your Schengen visa application
- Collect all essential documents
- Visa Interview Preparation – if required
- Updates & Follow-up with the Consulate
Reach out to us and discover how we can help you with your Business visa application.