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 Business visa Switzerland Student visa Switzerland Tourist visa

Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Nigeriens traveling to Switzerland for tourism purposes should apply for the Swiss tourist visa.
  • Switzerland is party to the Schengen countries so applicants can apply for a Schengen tourist visa.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days and is not extendable.
  • The Switzerland tourist, visit or business visas all fall under the Category C short-stay visa.
  • 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 currency used in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
  • Nigeriens traveling to Switzerland must have at least 100 CHF per day to cover for their daily expenses in the country.
  • 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.
  • Applicants who have someone sponsoring their trip to Switzerland will need to submit the person's bank statements, salary slips and a copy of their passport.
  • A signed letter from the sponsor stating their intention to sponsor the trip and stay in Switzerland must be provided.
  • Most visitors to Switzerland prefer coming in in the summer season, from May to September (although in the mountains, temperatures don’t start warming up until June). July and August have the warmest temperatures, with snow-free hiking trails and longer days that are both excellent for tourist exploration.
  • Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world. The country has really low levels of reported violent crime.
  • If you’re traveling in the mountains, it is nice to keep an eye on weather reports and forecasts. This is because the weather can be unpredictable and at times very extreme.

Switzerland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swiss business visa is for business-oriented Nigeriens visiting Switzerland to improve the business relationships with partner companies.
  • An invitation letter from the Swiss company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit must be provided.
  • Business travelers are required to provide a certificate from their employer stating/allowing the business trip.
  • If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
  • Applicants must provide a business bank statement for the latest 6 months.
  • Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) must be provided.
  • Trade License (first issued and present renewal), and proprietorship/partnership documents must also be provided.
  • 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.
  • Applicants are advised to hold the equivalent of 60 euros in their country's currency in order to avoid delay when submitting their application form.
  • The business climate in Switzerland is very formal and conservative and companies are structured in the traditional vertical manner.
  • Time is a valuable asset in Switzerland, so it’s important to show it some respect when doing business there.

Switzerland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Nigeriens with the intention to study in Switzerland are eligible for the Swiss student visa.
  • There are two types of Swiss student visa:
    • Type C student visa – for short courses (summer schools, language schools) that last only for three months.
    • Type D student 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.
  • Before starting the student visa application process, applicants should have decided what they want to study.
  • After being accepted at a Swiss university, applicants will get an acceptance letter required for visa application. 
  • The acceptance letter is a very important document, without it you will not be granted the student visa.
  • Applicants must provide a letter from the institution in case all expenses for the study will be covered by scholarship or loan.
  • A letter of motivation must also be provided by the applicant. This shows the reason why you want to study in one chosen institution.
  • Proof of payment of the registration and tuition fees (original and copy) must be provided by the applicant.
  • 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.
  • Foreign students are allowed to 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.
  • There are no specific language(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

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.