Switzerland visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Indonesians visiting Switzerland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swiss Visa.

  • An original Indonesian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two(2) passport-sized 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 the home country, e.g. verification from the applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Switzerland Visa for Indonesians

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 15 working days 90 days
Business visa 15 working days 90 days
Medical visa 15 working days 90 days
Student visa 15 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Switzerland Visa

  • An original Indonesian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two(2) passport-sized 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 the home country, e.g. verification from the applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Switzerland Tourist visa Switzerland Business visa Switzerland Medical visa Switzerland Student visa

Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swiss tourist visa is available for Indonesians traveling to Switzerland for tourism.
  • The Switzerland tourist, visit or business visas all fall under Category C Visa. They are all Schengen short-stay visas.
  • A short-stay visa could allow for single entry, double-entry or multiple entries. This is dependent on the type of visa you applied for and your reasons for applying.
  • The short-term Swiss Schengen tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
  • 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 or 92.34 euros to spend each day of their stay in Switzerland.
  • Travelers backpacking through Switzerland should budget at least 70-108 CHF (60-100 euros) per day.
  • The mid-range budget for daily spending in Switzerland is 230-270 CHF (211-247 Euros) while the luxury budget is 490+ CHF (450+ Euros).
  • Retired applicants are required to bring their pension statements from the last six months.
  • If your trip to Switzerland is being sponsored you will need to submit the sponsor's bank statements, salary slips and a copy of their passport.
  • Yow will also need a signed letter from your sponsor stating their intention to sponsor your trip and stay in Switzerland.
  • Vaccinations for the following are recommended for travel to Switzerland:
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Rabies
    • Meningitis  
    • Polio
    • Measles
    • Mumps and rubella (MMR)
    • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
    • Chickenpox
    • Shingles
    • Pneumonia.

Switzerland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A Swiss business visa is available for business-oriented Indonesians visiting Switzerland to improve business relationships with partner companies.
  • An invitation letter from the Swiss company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied by 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 for 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), and 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.

Switzerland Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A Swiss medical visa enables Indonesians to visit Switzerland to receive medical treatment while they are in the country.
  • A medical report from your local doctor should be provided. T
    • 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 Indonesia to Switzerland.
  • You are required to have travel health insurance covering hospital costs, accidents service provided by doctors and 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 those retired:
    • 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 Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Indonesians looking to study in Switzerland are eligible for the Swiss student visa.
  • An original Indonesian passport with a validity of at least three months beyond the planned stay is required.
  • Letter of acceptance issued by a Swiss university.
  • 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.
  • Switzerland recognizes two types of 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.
  • 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 for coverage of living costs in Switzerland for the duration of schooling is required. Students are required to provide evidence of having 21,000 CHF or 19,200 EUR at the beginning of each year of studies.
  • 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 languages (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 Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Medical visa

160.00 (USD)

Student visa

160.00 (USD)

Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Indonesia

Location

Address

Jakarta

Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X 3/2, Kuningan Jakarta-Selatan 12950 Indonesia

www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta

jak.vertretung@eda.admin.ch

(+62) 21 525 60 61 (+62) 21 520 74 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is mostly spoken in Switzerland?

The most widely spoken language in Switzerland is “Swiss German.” Spoken by just over 60% of the population, its speakers are concentrated in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country.

What is the most famous thing in Switzerland?

Switzerland boasts some of the world's most famous inventions they created Velcro, cellophane, the Swiss Army Knife, absinthe, the potato peeler, Helvetica font, LSD, muesli, edible chocolate gold, and milk chocolate to name a few.

What currency can I spend in Switzerland?

Note that the Euro is a foreign currency in Switzerland, so accepting it results in extra costs and risks for shop owners. Therefore, if you pay with Euros, the change will be in Swiss francs and the exchange rate is mostly not in your favor. For longer stays, it is cheaper and more convenient to have Swiss francs at hand.

What is the legal drinking age in Switzerland?

The legal drinking age in Switzerland is 16 for beer, wine and cider and 18 for spirits. The canton of Ticino prohibits selling and consumption of any type of alcohol by minors under the age of 19