How to get a India visa from Switzerland
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Swiss passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Processing time4-7 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Student visa
Processing time4-7 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time4-7 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Work visa
Processing time4-7 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Swiss applicants need to provide.
- An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
- Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
- Proof of financial means to backup travel.
- Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
- Health insurance.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Proof of income tax return.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
- A completely filled visa application form and duly signed by the applicant.
- Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation.
- A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
- Leave two blank spaces in your passport for entry/exit visa stamp.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of a clean criminal record is required.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Flight itinerary.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Switzerland traveling to India for business purposes.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- You must have a good intention of traveling.
- A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
- Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
- If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
- The applicant ID card
- A clean criminal record track.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs/goods.
- Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of marital status (Single, Married or Divorced).
Student visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Switzerland traveling to India for studies.
- Holders of the visa are not permitted to sign business contracts.
- Letter of acceptance from the academic institution in India.
- Educational certificates and transcripts from the previous school.
- Proof of worthy behavior.
- Health insurance is required.
- A completely filled study visa application form.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years.
- Payments of visa fees.
- Payment of tuition fees.
- Sufficient funds to support your stay in the country.
- Travel itinerary.
- If the applicant is a minor, a letter of consent must be signed by the parents/sponsors.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Switzerland traveling to India for tourism/visitation.
- A valid passport not older than ten years.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 180 days, which you must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel itinerary.
- Medical insurance.
- If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
- The applicant ID card.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Switzerland traveling to work in an organization in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
- A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservations.
- Medical insurance.
- No fraudulent track record.
- Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
- A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Flight itinerary.
- Sufficient financial means to support travel.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Switzerland.
Bern
AddressKirchenfeldstrasse 28, 3005 Bern, Switzerland.
Phone+41 31 350 11 30
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official currency of India
The Indian rupee currency code (INR) is the official currency of India. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise, though as of 2019 coins of denomination of 1 rupee were the lowest value in use.
Is India a friendly country
Yes. India has friendly relations with several countries in the developing world. It has close strategic and military relationships with most of the fellow major powers.
What foods are produced in India
India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, and ranks as the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock and plantation crops.
Is India a hot country
Yes. Indian climate can be classified as a hot tropical country, except the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north and Sikkim in the northeastern hills, which have a cooler, more continental influenced climate. Most of India's summer is very hot.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest India visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.