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
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 Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- The Switzerland business visa is for foreign nationals who have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in the country.
- This visa allows foreign business travelers to attend trade fairs, conferences, and congresses that relate to their professional activity.
- You are required to provide an official invitation from your business partners in Switzerland stating the nature of the business to be carried out in the country.
- A cover letter which states in detail the reason for your visit to Switzerland must be provided. The business letter must state who will e responsible for your expenses in the country.
- Invoices and contracts represent proof of a previous commercial and industrial relationship between the companies is required.
- A valid travel health insurance is required from all business travelers traveling to Switzerland.
- Children between the ages of 6 to 12 years are required to pay a fee of €35 while adults are expected to pay €60.
- Non-Mauritanians should ensure they provide a copy of their valid Mauritania stay permit which remains valid three months after leaving the country.
- All original documents requested by the Swiss Embassy must be accompanied by a photocopy of each document.
- Only complete files will be accepted by the Swiss Embassy. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- You are not to take up employment in the country when you are traveling on this visa.
- Documents that are in Arabic must be accompanied by their translation in French or English.
- Return tickets which show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to his/her country should be provided.
- Proof of employment should be provided by the applicants who are employed in their home country.
- You must ensure to leave the country at or before your visa stay expires.
Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Switzerland with the intention of relaxing and recreating.
- Those who have the intention of visiting a friend or relative who is a permanent resident of Switzerland are eligible for this visa.
- An invitation letter from the host in should be provided. The letter must state if the host will be financially responsible for the applicant while he/she is residing in the country.
- You are required to present a copy of the family record which indicates the applicant’s current family situation.
- You can also explore other Schengen countries while traveling with this visa but having initially been in Switzerland.
- Applicants must provide proof of sufficient economic resources for the duration of their stay in Switzerland.
- All applicants who are employed are required to provide a copy of their recent employment contract.
- Social security affiliation certificate or annual salary declaration of the previous year should be provided.
- This visa is granted free to children under the age of 6, 35euros for children of 6-12years and 60euros to Adults.
- Foreigners who are retired should possess the original and photocopy of their certificate of withdrawal or bank statement.
- You must intend to leave the country at or before your visa stay expiration.
- Those who are unemployed must provide proof of their current financial resources.
- Minors should ensure that their visa application is signed by both their parents. Authorization to leave Mauritania should be provided.
- Visa fee is to be paid to the Embassy or consulate in Mauritania.
- If the guardianship does not belong to the father, authorization, and proof of guardianship should be provided.
- Before applying for the visa at the Embassy, you must be able to present all the required documents.
- The Swiss Embassy may request additional documents and invite the candidate for a personal interview.
Switzerland Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- A Switzerland transit visa is otherwise called Switzerland airport transit visa, also known as an A-visa.
- The visa allows the carrier or traveler to transit through a Swiss airport in order to catch a connecting flight to a non-Schengen country.
- The visa falls under the Switzerland short-stay category.
- The holder of this Switzerland airport transit visa is not allowed to leave the Swiss airport he or she is transiting through.
- The processing is usually within 3 working days if all your requirements are met.
- The Swiss transit visa valid for 24 hours. It is only valid within the transit area of a Swiss airport.
- Children under the age of 6year old are charged the transit visa-free.
- Children aged 6-11 years traveling on Swiss Transit visa, their visa costs $39.00 while adults 12 years above charged $66.00.
- You must wait for your connecting flight in the airport transit area, even if that means waiting in the airport overnight.
- Mauritanians are expected to apply for this Swiss airport transit visa the same way as for a regular, short-stay Swiss Visa.
- They must apply at the Swiss representation embassy or consulate in their country.
- You are required to apply at least 15 days prior to your planned trip. It is better to apply as early as possible. However, keep in mind that the earliest you can apply is three months before your planned trip.
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
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 ??