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Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland

Important

Effective from 02.05.2022, Bangladesh is no longer considered a high-risk country for COVID-19.

The normal entry requirements apply again to any person entering Switzerland.

Longer waiting times for a visa appointment must be expected.

It is mandatory for all application types to fix an appointment by phone (+880 255 051 601) or e-mail (dhaka.visa@eda.admin.ch) prior submission of the application.

Bear in mind that the Schengen processing takes up to 14 days from your application date.

Schengen visa for Switzerland and Hungary

From 15.08.2022, the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh will represent the Republic of Hungary in Bangladesh and process Schengen visas with the main stay in Hungary. All the information under the section "Schengen visa" shall apply to visa applications for Switzerland as well as Hungary.

Travelling from Switzerland to another Schengen State

Visiting other Schengen countries internally from Switzerland might be restricted.

Please check with the authorities of the concerned country.

Various regulations apply for entering Switzerland. A basic distinction is made between citizens of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and those of other countries. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is the responsible authority in Switzerland.

SEM

Since Switzerland’s adherence to the Schengen and Dublin agreements came into force (12 December 2008), Swiss representations abroad are able to issue certain categories of visa, depending on the length of stay and purpose of the journey in Switzerland. Please select one of the following options.

Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days

For persons wishing to enter Switzerland for a short stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period: for example, in a context of tourism, a visit to relatives or friends, short-term language studies, participating in a conference or in sporting/cultural events, etc.

National visa for a stay of more than 90 days

For persons wishing to enter Switzerland for a stay of more than 90 days within a 180-day period. It is subject to the authorisation of the cantonal migration authority competent for the intended place of residence. For example: long-term student, family reunification, marriage in Switzerland, etc.

Airport transit visa

For citizens of certain countries who need a transit visa even if they are staying in the international transit area of the airport and do not enter the Schengen territory.

Labour / Work permits

Admission of foreign workers to an employer in Switzerland is subject to the authorisation of the competent cantonal authority. The entry visa is granted only when the requested authorisations have been delivered.

International Geneva

Information for people travelling to Switzerland within the International Geneva context.

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Last update 04.08.2022