Swiss visa resources
How to apply for a Switzerland visa
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Switzerland national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
Important
For a short stay (up to 90 days in any 180), you apply for the uniform Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) through Switzerland when it is your main destination — the eligibility, documents, fee, insurance and processing follow the shared Schengen rules. For a stay of more than 90 days, you apply for Switzerland's national long-stay visa (Type D) through its consular authority, under its own national procedure.
Short stays (Type C)
Follow the shared Schengen process: complete the application form, book an appointment, give biometrics, and provide your supporting documents and travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 cover). See our Schengen visa guide for the full shared steps.
Long stays (Type D)
National long-stay visas are issued by Switzerland under its own rules. Confirm the specific route and its requirements with Switzerland's national consular authority.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.