DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ALONG WITH VISA APPLICATION:

The visa application should be accompanied by two photographs, original passport, original receipt of payment, photocopy of Swiss residence permit (except in the case Swiss nationals) and self addressed and stamped return envelope. (Bitte original Postabschnitt coupon beilegen). The Business visa applicants must enclose business recommendation or introduction letter from the company in Switzerland and invitation letter from the Indian company/client. Student visa applicants must enclose admission letter from the recognised school/university/ institution/ashram.

All applicants need to apply with their original passport. (no photocopies).

TOURIST VISA:

Confirmation letter from Airlines or Travel Agency that the passenger is holding return tickets or confirmed booking out of India to next destination.

BUSINESS VISA:

Business introduction letter by the firm in Switzerland, which is sending the person to India giving the following, details:

• Designation/Status of the applicant in the firm.
• Nature of Business in India.
• Name and address of the receiving company in India along with names of responsible persons in the Indian Company.

• In case the applicant is visiting Offices of Central/State Governments,  details of the same.

• Letter of invitation from receiving company in India in case of Long Term Visas (one year and above) or if specifically required by the Embassy.

STUDENT VISA:

Letter from the management of the College / Institution / University / Ashram recognised by the Government. of India intimating that the applicant has been admitted in their institution for a specified course indicating duration of the course. Application for Student visas should be accompanied by appropriate financial guarantee from Bank in Switzerland. The applicants are advised to contact the Embassy before applying for such visa. Fees not to be paid at time of application.

OTHER VISAS:

Application for visas for studying Yoga, Music, Dance, Religion, Culture, etc. should be accompanied by letters of admission from a  Government of India recognised institution.

GENERAL

Certain visas may need approval from Government of India and such cases will take about 3 months or more, depending on procedures. Research, Student, Journalist visas are some that fall in this category. Applicants are requested to make payment for visas only after checking with the Embassy in the above mentioned cases. CHANGE OF PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

VACCINATION:

Vaccination against Yellow fever is necessary, if, on the way to India, the visitor travels through any Yellow fever infected area.

If you need any further information / clarification, please contact the Visa Section

(Above instructions are for passport holders only and not for holder of Travel Document/ Identity Certificate, etc.)