Switzerland visa requirements for Nigeriens

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Nigeriens visiting Switzerland

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


  • A Nigerien passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Switzerland Visa for Nigeriens

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 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days more than 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Switzerland Visa


  • A Nigerien passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 x 4.5cm) taken against a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Switzerland Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Student visa

160.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Niger


Location

Address

Niamey

Swiss Cooperation Office SDC and Consular agency --- 267, rue du Souvenir Niamey Niger

https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/niger/fr/home/representations/bureau-cooperation.html

niamey@eda.admin.ch

+41 58 4 62 19 86 +227 20 73 39 16

Frequently Asked Questions


How productive is Switzerland?

Switzerland is the 16th-most-productive country by GDP (PPP) per hour worked (49.88 USD).


Is it easy to start a business in Switzerland?

There are several ways for foreigners to set up a company in Switzerland, however, most entrepreneurs start with a sole proprietorship as this is the cheapest and simplest way to start a business anywhere in the world.


How do people greet in Switzerland?

When greeting someone on the street, on the train or in a store, simply say Grüezi (Zürich), Grüessech (Bern) or Guete Daag (Basel).


What is Switzerland known for?

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.