✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting family or friends (less than 90 days)
Required Documents:
- Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
- Two passport-sized photos (white background)
- Cover letter explaining trip purpose
- Flight booking
- Hotel reservation OR invitation letter from Swiss resident
- Proof of relationship (FRC, marriage certificate, etc.)
- Travel insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)
- Bank statement (last 6 months, stamped)
- Proof of employment/business
- Visa Fee: €80 (in PKR) + VFS charges
📌 Invitation must be supported with the inviter’s passport/residence ID and proof of accommodation.
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Attend meetings, training, seminars, trade fairs
Additional Required Documents:
- Invitation letter from Swiss company
- Letter from Pakistani employer confirming business purpose
- SECP registration/NTN (if business owner)
- Chamber of Commerce Certificate
- Company bank statement (last 6 months)
- Hotel reservation and flight booking
- Travel insurance
- All standard documents from visit visa
📌 Swiss company should clearly mention visit purpose, duration, and financial sponsorship (if any).
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D – National Long Stay)
Purpose:
- Joining a spouse, parent, or child who is a legal Swiss resident
Steps:
- Sponsor in Switzerland applies for family reunification authorization from the Swiss Migration Office (SEM)
- After approval, you apply for a Type D National Visa at VFS Pakistan
Required Documents:
- Family reunification approval letter
- Marriage/birth certificate (MOFA-attested + German/French/Italian translation)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate)
- Sponsor’s Swiss ID/residence permit
- Proof of financial stability and accommodation in Switzerland
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Passport + application form
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee:
CHF 100 (€100)
📌 After entry, register for a residence permit in the local canton within 14 days.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D – Long Stay National Visa)
Purpose:
- Studying at a Swiss university, college, or training institute
Steps:
- Get accepted by a Swiss institution
- Apply for residence permit approval through the institution or directly
- Apply for Type D Student Visa through VFS
Required Documents:
- Admission/acceptance letter
- Tuition fee payment proof
- Proof of financial means (CHF 21,000+ per year)
- Personal bank account statement
- Educational certificates (HEC-attested + translated)
- Police and medical certificates
- Proof of accommodation in Switzerland
- Valid passport
- Visa application form + photos
- Visa Fee:
CHF 100 (€100)
📌 Apply at least 8–12 weeks before the start of semester. Once approved, a residence permit is issued upon arrival.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D – Long Stay National Visa)
Purpose:
- Employment with a Swiss company
Steps:
- Employer in Switzerland applies for work and residence authorization through the Canton Migration Office + SEM
- Once approved, you apply for Type D Work Visa via VFS in Pakistan
Required Documents:
- Work permit authorization letter
- Valid job contract (with salary and conditions)
- CV and educational certificates (attested and translated)
- Proof of experience
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical report
- Passport + photos
- Accommodation details in Switzerland
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee:
CHF 100 (€100)
📌 After arrival, register for your residence card in the relevant Swiss canton.
🏢 Where to Apply:
Gerry’s VFS Global – Switzerland
📍 Locations: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
🔗 VFS Switzerland – Pakistan
💶 Visa Fees (as of 2025)
| Visa Type | Fee (CHF) | Equivalent in EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | 80 CHF | ~€80 |
| Family/Study/Work (D) | 100 CHF | ~€100 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~PKR 4,500–6,000 |
⏳ Processing Time
| Visa Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | 15–30 days |
| Family Reunion (D) | 2–3 months |
| Student Visa (D) | 6–12 weeks |
| Work Permit (D) | 8–12 weeks (after approval) |
✅ Key Notes:
- All documents not in English must be translated into German, French, or Italian
- All Pakistani-issued certificates must be MOFA-attested
- Biometric data is required at the time of submission
- You must wait for long-stay visa approval before traveling