Switzerland visa requirements for Tunisians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Tunisians visiting Switzerland

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

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting Switzerland.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Medical insurance should be valid for the duration of stay in Switzerland. The medical insurance is necessary for emergency cases.
  • Proof of residence in Tunisia is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Switzerland is required
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Switzerland.

Switzerland Visa for Tunisians

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
Tourist visa 2 weeks 90 days
Business visa 2 weeks 90 days

General Requirements for Switzerland Visa

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting Switzerland.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Medical insurance should be valid for the duration of stay in Switzerland. The medical insurance is necessary for emergency cases.
  • Proof of residence in Tunisia is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Switzerland is required
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Switzerland.
Switzerland Tourist visa Switzerland Business visa

Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Switzerland for tourism, sightseeing, and other leisure activities require the Switzerland tourist visa. 
  • One visa application form must be completed fully and accurately. 
  • An incomplete visa application form will not be accepted and applicants will have to make a new appointment.
  • 1 recent clear and coloured passport-size photograph, with a white or grey background, must be submitted with your application form.
  • Tunisia passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the approved duration of the stay in Switzerland.
  • Applicants must provide proof of hotel accommodation in Switzerland for the entire duration of your stay, such as a confirmed hotel booking clearly showing the name and contact details of the hotel.
  • A tour itinerary of the planned trip showing the schedule of activities, places applicant plan to visit and how long the applicant intends to stay in Switzerland should be submitted.
  • Letter of invitation from the host in Switzerland stating the relationship with the applicant, duration of stay and purpose of the visit is required.
  • The letter must indicate if the applicant will be financially sponsored by the host and be accommodated by the host in Switzerland.
  • Holders of a tourist visa are not to partake in any business activity take up any study in Switzerland.

Switzerland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Original Tunisian passport valid for 6 months after exiting Switzerland.
  • The passport should have at least one empty passport page for Switzerland visa stamp.
  • Applicants should ensure that they have enough passport pages as amendment pages at the back of the passport will not be accepted for Switzerland Visa.
  • Switzerland visa application forms that are correctly filled and signed is required.
  • Two recent 2 x 2 passport photographs with a white background taken within the last six months are required.
  • Letter of invitation from sponsoring company in Switzerland explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel is required.
  • The letter must also state the duration of stay and contact information of the company in Switzerland.
  • Applicants should provide a letter from the employer or company in Switzerland, indicating the applicant's employment position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Switzerland.
  • The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Switzerland.
  • Copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Switzerland.

Switzerland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

1000.00 (CHF)

Business visa

1000.00 (CHF)

Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Tunisia

Location

Address

Tunis

Immeuble Stramica Lot 11.02.02.A/UD Boîte postale 56 1053 Les Berges du Lac Tunis Tunisia

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vertretung@tun.rep.admn.ch

(+216) 71 965 446

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the to water in Switzerland safe to drink?

Tap water in Switzerland is pure, rich in minerals and perfectly safe to drink – in fact, it's often just as good as any of the stuff you can buy in bottles. 

How safe is Switzerland?

Travelling in Switzerland is safe, it's highly ranked on the list of the safest and most dangerous countries. Violent crime is very rare in the country. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and phone snatching are on the rise in recent years particularly in the big cities like Geneva.

What is the dominating religion in Switzerland?

Switzerland is a Christian country. Around two-thirds of the population are either Roman Catholic or Protestant (Reformed-Evangelical). Freedom of religion is a basic constitutional right in Switzerland. 38.2% of the Swiss population are Roman Catholic.

Where is the most visited place in Switzerland?

This pyramid-shaped giant is arguably the most photographed mountain in the world and therefore, also Switzerland’s most famous Alpine peak and a top place visited by tourist in Switzerland.