Switzerland Visa for Qatari Citizens

General requirements for applicants applying for Student visaPlease contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar by mail (doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch (mailto:doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch)) in order to receive the information on the documentation to submit in order to apply for a “Student visa”.

Documents Required General requirements for applicants applying for Business visa You are eligible to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy if either the majority of your total stay is in Switzerland or if it equals the number of nights with a following Schengen country and it is the first destination on the tour. In accordance with the agreement of 6th November, 1963 between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Swiss entry regulations also apply to applications to enter the Principality of Liechtenstein. Additional requirements - Application form: The application form can be downloaded from this website. One form per person duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant accompanied by the documentation required. For applicants under the age of 18 years, both parents must sign the application form and have to join a copy of their signed passports. The form must be filled either in German, French, Italian or English as Arabic, Chinese, Russian etc. will be not accepted. Incomplete applications or not properly filled in and/or with missing or faulty documentation (including non-compliance to photo requirements) will be rejected. Each application is checked individually and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for costs involved if a visa is refused. - Photo: 2 recent passport-size photos of the applicant with white or light blue background. - Passport (signed original and one copy): The passport’s validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. Please supply copies of obtained visas in the past. Bear in mind that the passport remains at the Embassy during the processing time. - Travel Insurance (copy): Applicants for a visa shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Member States. The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. ** Travel health insurance has to be a local insurance or from Switzerland and the Insurance Certificate should be signed and stamped by the Insurance Company showing the dates, area of coverage and amount of coverage. - Flight tickets: Supply a copy of the electronic flight tickets (E-Tickets). Transportation details between the Schengen States - Hotel reservation (copy): Confirmed hotel reservation covering the entire duration of the stay, or obvious and recent proof of owning a house/flat in Switzerland. - Bank statement: Bank statements of the last Six months. - Non Qatari citizens: - Original letter of your employer/sponsor duly stamped and signed, confirming your employment, position and salary. - Residency permit / ID card (copy): The end of the validity shall be at least three months prior of the intended date of return to Qatar from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, before the last intended date of return from the territory of the Member States. - Trade license (copy). - Business trips: - Invitation letter has to be submitted with the visa application or can be sent directly to the Swiss Embassy by fax (+974 4020 3402) or by mail (doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch (mailto:doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch)) from the host in Switzerland, including: - Name and the passport number of the applicant. - Reason of the business trip. - Who will be bearing the cost for accommodation and medical expenses. - Declaration that the applicant will return to Qatar before the visa expiry date. Please note that additional documents might be requested.

General requirements for applicants applying for Employment visaPlease contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar by mail (doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch (mailto:doha.gcc@eda.admin.ch)) in order to receive the information on the documentation to submit in order to apply for a “work visa”.

Checklist Visa for Tourism NOC letter for minors You are eligible to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy if either the majority of your total stay is in Switzerland or if it equals the number of nights with a following Schengen country and it is the first destination on the tour. In accordance with the agreement of 6th November, 1963 between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Swiss entry regulations also apply to applications to enter the Principality of Liechtenstein. Additional requirements - Application form: The application form can be downloaded from this website. One form per person duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant accompanied by the documentation required. For applicants under the age of 18 years, both parents must sign the application form and have to join a copy of their signed passports. The form must be filled either in German, French, Italian or English as Arabic, Chinese, Russian etc. will be not accepted. Incomplete applications or not properly filled in and/or with missing or faulty documentation (including non-compliance to photo requirements) will be rejected. Each application is checked individually and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for costs involved if a visa is refused. - Photo: 2 recent passport-size photos of the applicant with white or light blue background. - Passport (signed original and one copy): The passport’s validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. Please supply copies of obtained visas in the past. Bear in mind that the passport remains at the Embassy during the processing time. - Travel Insurance(copy): Applicants for a visa shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Member States. The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. ** Travel health insurance has to be a local insurance or from Switzerland and the Insurance Certificate should be signed and stamped by the Insurance Company showing the dates, area of coverage and amount of coverage. - Flight tickets: Supply a copy of the electronic flight tickets (E-Tickets). Transportation details between the Schengen States. - Hotel reservation (copy): Confirmed hotel reservation covering the entire duration of the stay, or obvious and recent proof of owning a house/flat in Switzerland. - Bank statement: Bank statements of the last Six months. - Non Qatari citizens: - Original letter of your employer/sponsor duly stamped and signed, confirming your employment, position and salary. - Residency permit / ID card (copy): The end of the validity shall be at least three months prior of the intended date of return to Qatar from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, before the last intended date of return from the territory of the Member States. - Trade license (copy). - For Domestic / Household Employees applying: - Liability Declaration (The form is available under the section “Download Forms”). - Copy of the employer’s passport and valid Schengen visa. - Have to be in Qatar at least one year and with the same sponsor. For minors under the age of 18, traveling and/or applying without either one the parents/legal guardian, original Parental Authorization (Appendix 21.10) has to be submitted, duly signed by both their parents/legal guardian, together with copy of their passports For students/school age children: current school/university registration confirming that the student is exempted from attending lectures during the requesting travel period, with an original signature Please note that additional documents might be requested.

Documents Required Checklist Visa for Visit You are eligible to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy if either the majority of your total stay is in Switzerland or if it equals the number of nights with a following Schengen country and it is the first destination on the tour. In accordance with the agreement of 6 November, 1963 between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Swiss entry regulations also apply to applications to enter the Principality of Liechtenstein. Additional requirements - Application form: The application form can be downloaded from this website. One form per person duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant accompanied by the documentation required. For applicants under the age of 18 years, both parents must sign the application form and have to join a copy of their signed passports. For students/school age children: current school/university registration confirming that the student is exempted from attending lectures during the requesting travel period, with an original signature The form must be filled either in German, French, Italian or English as Arabic, Chinese, Russian etc. will be not accepted. Incomplete applications or not properly filled in and/or with missing or faulty documentation (including non-compliance to photo requirements) will be rejected. Each application is checked individually and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for costs involved if a visa is refused. - Photo: 2 recent passport-size photos of the applicant with white or light blue background. - Passport (signed original and one copy): The passport’s validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. Please supply copies of obtained visas in the past. Bear in mind that the passport remains at the Embassy during the processing time. - Travel Insurance(copy): Applicants for a visa shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Member States. The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. ** Travel health insurance has to be a local insurance or from Switzerland and the Insurance Certificate should be signed and stamped by the Insurance Company showing the dates, area of coverage and amount of coverage. - Flight tickets: Supply a copy of the electronic flight tickets (E-Tickets). Transportation details between the Schengen States. - Hotel reservation (copy): Confirmed hotel reservation covering the entire duration of the stay, or obvious and recent proof of owning a house/flat in Switzerland. - Bank statement: Bank statements of the last Six months. - Non Qatari citizens: - Original letter of your employer/sponsor duly stamped and signed, confirming your employment, position and salary. - Residency permit / ID card (copy): The end of the validity shall be at least three months prior of the intended date of return to Qatar from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, before the last intended date of return from the territory of the Member States. - Trade license (copy). - Proof of sufficient financial means: Bank statement (current and savings) for the last 6 months.) - For Domestic / Household Employees applying: - Liability Declaration (The form is available under the section “Download Forms”). - Copy of the employer’s passport and valid Schengen visa. - Have to be in Qatar at least one year and with the same sponsor. Please note that additional documents might be requested.

Checklist Visa for Household Employee Liability Declaration for Household Employee Visa You are eligible to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy if either the majority of your total stay is in Switzerland or if it equals the number of nights with a following Schengen country and it is the first destination on the tour.In accordance with the agreement of 6th November, 1963 between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Swiss entry regulations also apply to applications to enter the Principality of Liechtenstein.Additional requirements - Application form: The application form can be downloaded from this website. One form per person duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant accompanied by the documentation required. For applicants under the age of 18 years, both parents must sign the application form and have to join a copy of their signed passports. The form must be filled either in German, French, Italian or English as Arabic, Chinese, Russian etc. will be not accepted. Incomplete applications or not properly filled in and/or with missing or faulty documentation (including non-compliance to photo requirements) will be rejected. Each application is checked individually and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for costs involved if a visa is refused. - Photo: 2 recent passport-size photos of the applicant with white or light blue background. - Passport (signed original and one copy): The passport’s validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. Please supply copies of obtained visas in the past. Bear in mind that the passport remains at the Embassy during the processing time. - Travel Insurance(copy): Applicants for a visa shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Member States. The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. ** Travel health insurance has to be a local insurance or from Switzerland and the Insurance Certificate should be signed and stamped by the Insurance Company showing the dates, area of coverage and amount of coverage. - Flight tickets: Supply a copy of the electronic flight tickets (E-Tickets). Transportation details between the Schengen States. - Hotel reservation (copy): Confirmed hotel reservation covering the entire duration of the stay, or obvious and recent proof of owning a house/flat in Switzerland. - Bank statement: Bank statements of the last Six months. - Non Qatari citizens: - Original letter of your employer/sponsor duly stamped and signed, confirming your employment, position and salary. - Residency permit / ID card (copy): The end of the validity shall be at least three months prior of the intended date of return to Qatar from the territory of the Schengen Member States or, in the case of several visits, before the last intended date of return from the territory of the Member States. - Trade license (copy). - For Domestic / Household Employees applying: - Liability Declaration (The form is available under the section “Download Forms”). - Copy of the employer’s passport and valid Schengen visa. - Have to be in Qatar at least one year and with the same sponsor. - The applicant must be accompanied by the sponsor during document submission. The sponsor must present a valid identification card. Please note that additional documents might be requested.