Switzerland Visa for Thai Citizens
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Thai citizens apply for a Switzerland visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Switzerland embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Thai applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Thai applicants
The exact documents Thai citizens must submit for Switzerland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherStudies (more than 90 days)
Documents Checklist (English) – National Student Visa (https://www.schweiz-thailand.eda.admin.ch/de) Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here
businessBusiness
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Business Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für geschäftliche Zwecke Liste de vérification des documents (Français) – Visa Schengen pour affaires Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office. Please refer to the following document in order to obtain further information on required documents and options to have these completed directly at the visa application centre. Documents Checklist (English) – COMPLETING DOCUMENTS AT THE CENTRE Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/che/travel-insurance)
otherVisitor
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Visitor Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Besucher Liste de vérification des documents (Français) – Visa de visiteur Schengen Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office. Please refer to the following document in order to obtain further information on required documents and options to have these completed directly at the visa application centre. Documents Checklist (English) – COMPLETING DOCUMENTS AT THE CENTRE Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/che/travel-insurance)
touristTourist
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Tourist Visa Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Tourist Visa – For the exclusive use of Incentives Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Tourist Visa – For the exclusive use of travel agencies Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Touristen Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Touristen – zum ausschliesslichen Gebrauch von Incentives Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Touristen – zum ausschliesslichen Gebrauch von Reiseagenturen) Liste de documents (Français) – Visa touristique Schengen Liste de documents (Français) – Visa touristique Schengen – À l'usage exclusif des incitations Liste de documents (Français) - Visa touristique Schengen – À l'usage exclusif des agences de voyage Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office. Please refer to the following document in order to obtain further information on required documents and options to have these completed directly at the visa application centre. Documents Checklist (English) – COMPLETING DOCUMENTS AT THE CENTRE Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/che/travel-insurance)
familyFamily Reunion (after marriage in Thailand)
Documents Checklist (English) – National Visa for family reunion after marriage in Thailand (https://www.schweiz-thailand.eda.admin.ch/de) Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Click here
businessBusiness Fast Track - BFT (for registered members only)
Documents Checklist (English) – Business Fast Track Visa (BFT) Documents in Thai language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages by a translation office.
Switzerland visa for Thailand citizens — FAQ
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Thai citizens need for Switzerland?
A valid passport plus the Switzerland document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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