Switzerland Visa for Vietnamese Citizens
Vietnamese passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at a Switzerland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Vietnamese applicants
The exact documents Vietnamese citizens must submit for Switzerland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherOfficial visa
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/vnm/en/che/travel-insurance) Document required for Official passport visa please click here. Please note as per instructions received from the Consulate of Switzerland, personal Bank statement (last 3 months) with stamp/signature of Bank in original needs to be submitted on A4 size only. Please note that confirmation of residence mentioned on given checklist is mandatory required for application submission. The other documents might be used to replace would be unacceptable for consideration from Switzerland Consulate General. “Applicants and travel agents are requested not to bind two or more passports with a stapler to avoid getting it damaged. Instead you may bind them together using rubber bands.” No other format will be accepted at the VFS Global counter. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
touristSports and Cultural visit
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/vnm/en/che/travel-insurance) Document required for Sport and Cultural visit visa please click here. Please note as per instructions received from the Consulate of Switzerland, personal Bank statement (last 3 months) with stamp/signature of Bank in original needs to be submitted on A4 size only. Please note that confirmation of residence mentioned on given checklist is mandatory required for application submission. The other documents might be used to replace would be unacceptable for consideration from Switzerland Consulate General. “Applicants and travel agents are requested not to bind two or more passports with a stapler to avoid getting it damaged. Instead you may bind them together using rubber bands.” No other format will be accepted at the VFS Global counter. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
otherStudies (more than 90 days)
Information sheet Visa Student long stay (English) Documents in Vietnamese language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
familyFamily reunion for children / marriage and partnership registration in Switzerland
Information sheet Visa Family reunion (English) Documents in Vietnamese language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
workWork Permit
Information sheet Visa Work Permit more than 120 days (English) Documents in Vietnamese language must be translated into English or into one of the Swiss national languages. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
otherVisitor
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/vnm/en/che/travel-insurance) Document required for Visitor visa please click here. Please note as per instructions received from the Consulate of Switzerland, personal Bank statement (last 3 months) with stamp/signature of Bank in original needs to be submitted on A4 size only. Please note that confirmation of residence mentioned on given checklist is mandatory required for application submission. The other documents might be used to replace would be unacceptable for consideration from Switzerland Consulate General. “Applicants and travel agents are requested not to bind two or more passports with a stapler to avoid getting it damaged. Instead you may bind them together using rubber bands.” No other format will be accepted at the VFS Global counter. Please be noted that all documents must be translated into English/ French/ Italian/ German in A4 paper within 6 months
Switzerland visa for Vietnam citizens — FAQ
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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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