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How to get a Switzerland visa from Tunisia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Tunisian passport holders travelling to Switzerland.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Switzerland.
Business visa
Processing time2 weeks
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time2 weeks
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Tunisian applicants need to provide.
- 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.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- 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.
Business visa
- 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.
Where to apply
Switzerland embassy & visa application centers in Tunisia.
Tunis
AddressImmeuble Stramica Lot 11.02.02.A/UD Boîte postale 56 1053 Les Berges du Lac Tunis Tunisia
Phone(+216) 71 965 446
Email[email protected]
Website-
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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.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Switzerland visa
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