How to get a Switzerland visa from Senegal

• A signed visa application form that is fully completed with correct information, printed out.
• Two recent passport photos taken within the last three months against a white background.
• Valid Senegal passport should not be older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond the applicant’s planned stay in Switzerland.
• The passport must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
• Roundtrip reservation or itinerary that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Switzerland.
• Travel health insurance showing evidence that the applicant has medical emergencies covered for the entire stay in Switzerland.
• Proof of accommodation/hotel reservation is required.
• A letter of invitation from the host in Switzerland stating the relationship with the host, purpose, and duration of the applicant's visit.
• Letter of tour organizer., if the applicant will be travelling with a tour agency.
• Bank statements showing evidence that the applicant has enough money for the duration of stay in Switzerland.
• Travel Itinerary stating the purpose of travelling, the places the applicant will be visiting in Switzerland, the time frame and all the personal data.
• For Minors, birth certificate and letter of consent from parents, including passport copies of both parents/ legal guardian are required.

• Switzerland visa application form should be completed and signed.
• Two recently taken photos must be attached to the visa application form. Both photos must be taken within the last three months.
• A valid Senegal passport should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date of exit from Switzerland. Older passports with visas on them, if any), are required.
• A round trip reservation or travel itinerary is required.
• Medical insurance policy, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death is required.
• A document that shows where the applicant will be accommodated throughout the stay in Switzerland. This could be a hotel booking, a rental agreement, or a letter of invitation from a host at whose house the applicant will be staying.
• Prof of financial means by submitting a copy of the original bank statement or a sponsorship letter from the host company in Switzerland is required.
• Applicants are required to submit receipt showing proof that the visa application fee has been paid.
• Letter from the employer in Switzerland introducing the applicant, stating the purpose of the travel as well as the itinerary of the days spend in Switzerland.
• An invitation letter written by the host company in Switzerland.
• The letter should clearly describe the nature of the business to be carried out in Switzerland.
• The applicant should take note the required company has to be a registered company in Switzerland. Applicants are required to show certificates shoeing proof of business registration.
• It must be stated either in the employer’s letter or the partner company’s invitation that one of both parties will be covering the applicant’s travel expenses during the required stay in Switzerland.
• If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, applicants are required to provide proof of such an event.
• For the self-employed, a copy of your business license, company bank statement of the latest 6 months. and Income Tax Return (ITR).

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