Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?
Student visa
For people who want to study in Switzerland.
Visa application for Students (PDF, 1 Page, 422.1 kB, English)
Residence / family transfer visa
Checklist for Pakistani Nationals (PDF, 2 Pages, 195.3 kB, English)
Checklist for Afghan Nationals (PDF, 2 Pages, 193.5 kB, English)
Questionnaire for Applicant (PDF, 4 Pages, 526.1 kB, multilingual: English, German, French, Italian)
The application will be forwarded to the competent cantonal authorities in Switzerland for a decision. The Embassy of Switzerland can only issue the visa after approval by the competent authorities. The total processing time is approximately 8-12 weeks. This time is an approximation only and may vary considerably depending on the canton responsible and the elements of the application.
The Embassy does not provide information during the procedure. Therefore, please contact the cantonal migration authority responsible for your place of residence:
