Switzerland visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Switzerland

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


    • One copy of the completed visa application form for each applicant. It should be completed online or in writing in capital letters with a blue or black pen.
    • A Mauritanian passport with two entirely blank pages issued within the last ten years. The passport must be valid three months after departing Switzerland.
    • One copy of the main page of the passport with the applicant’s photograph.
    • Copies of previous Schengen visas, if available.
    • Two recent identity photographs taken with a white background and with the face uncovered.
    • Proof of payment of visa application fee.
    • Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 valid for all Schengen states for the total duration of the intended stay. The insurance must take care of accidents or sicknesses.
    • Confirmed reservation of a hotel in Switzerland and the complete itinerary of the trip.
    • Banking history from the previous 6 months before visa application.

    Switzerland Visa for Mauritanians

    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
    Business visa within 15 days 90 days
    Tourist visa within 15 days 90 days
    Transit visa within 3 days 24 hours

    General Requirements for Switzerland Visa


      • One copy of the completed visa application form for each applicant. It should be completed online or in writing in capital letters with a blue or black pen.
      • A Mauritanian passport with two entirely blank pages issued within the last ten years. The passport must be valid three months after departing Switzerland.
      • One copy of the main page of the passport with the applicant’s photograph.
      • Copies of previous Schengen visas, if available.
      • Two recent identity photographs taken with a white background and with the face uncovered.
      • Proof of payment of visa application fee.
      • Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 valid for all Schengen states for the total duration of the intended stay. The insurance must take care of accidents or sicknesses.
      • Confirmed reservation of a hotel in Switzerland and the complete itinerary of the trip.
      • Banking history from the previous 6 months before visa application.

      Switzerland Visa Fees


      Visa Type

      Sub Types

      Visa Fees

      Business visa

      75.00 (CHF)

      Tourist visa

      75.00 (CHF)

      Transit visa

      66.00 (USD)

      Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritania


      Location

      Address

      Nouakchott

      Swiss Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott, Mauritania Ilot C Extention Lot No. 41 BP 154 Nouakchott, Mauritania

      awaled@amami.mr

      (+222) 524 28 66

      Frequently Asked Questions


      How long does take to process Swiss visa?

      Two(2) weeks is the processing time for a short-stay visa if all its requirements are met.



      When is the right time to visit Switzerland?

      The right time to visit is between April to June, September to October when the weather is friendly to people of the country.


      Where are the beautiful places in Switzerland?

      There are numerous places that are tourist attractive like Lucerne: an Alpine city with medieval Chapel, Zermatt with its Renowned ski resort, Lake Geneva's Old Town and United etc..


      Why is food costly in Switzerland?

      The food is often more expensive because it is produced in Switzerland with high labor costs.


      Hello Sir/madam am Israel am a United Nations refugee here in Mauritania, pls I care to ask how long do Switzerland humanitarian visa normally stay one makes an applications ??