How to get a Switzerland visa from South Africa

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Switzerland.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Switzerland.

Processing time15 - 30 days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$68

Processing time15 - 30 days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$68

Processing time15 - 30 days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$68

Documents South African applicants need to provide.

The visa application form must be correctly filled. It should also be signed where necessary.
Applicants should make sure they have a valid passport that has the validity of at least 3 months from departure from Switzerland.
An original copy of birth certificate.
A document from you bank showing the statement of your account from the past three months with evidence of steady and continuous cash flow.
Confirmed return flight reservation.
If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, you should present a letter of invitation from your host.
A valid insurance covering medical costs where necessary.
Proof of prepaid accommodation in Switzerland. If you are going to be staying with a host, the person’s passport and ID is required.
Proof of employment and letter showing that you were given leave and that you will return to your place of work.

This visa allows its holders to visit the country on business activities.
People with this visa can attend business meetings and sign business contracts with this kind of visa.
You can attend conferences, seminars, job interviews or professional examination.
You are not allowed to take up paid work with this visa type.
A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in the country. The purpose and duration of visit should be written in detail in the letter.
Letter from your current employer in South Africa approving your business leave and stating the duration of your stay in Switzerland.
Holders of this visa cannot be enrolled into any institution of learning in the country.
Proof of paid visa application fees.
The visa typically costs $68.
It is processed for a period of 15 – 30 days and expires after 90 days.

People who have been enrolled to one institution or the other would need this visa type.
If the student’s program is not up after the 90-day validity, then the visa can be renewed.
A letter from the institution in which the student has been admitted to confirming enrolment should be presented.
With this kind of visa, you are not allowed to take up paid employment.
Document from your local physician showing you are in good health.
If you are a minor travelling alone, a consent form signed by both your parents should be provided.
Also, the minor’s original birth certificate should be provided.
You must be willing to meet all the conditions of your visa.
The visa takes a period of 15 – 30 days to be processed and costs $68.

Switzerland embassy & visa application centers in South Africa.

Address225 Veale Street, Parc Nouveau, New Muckleneuk 0181, South Africa

Phone+27 12 425 0660

You do not need to give an interview for a short stay tourist visa.

Yes, you can travel to Switzerland with a Schengen visa.

After a period of 10 years living in Switzerland, you can apply for a Swiss residence permit.

Tourists will enjoy their time in Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Wintherthur, Lausanne and Basel.

Yes, an applicant must have sufficient funds for a private visit.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Switzerland visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.