Information for Entry to Switzerland (e.g. Visa obligation)
If you are planning a journey to Switzerland, expecting a visit from abroad or would like to invite vistors from abroad to Switzerland, the following information could be of help to you.
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Entry to the Schengen Area (PDF, 148 kB, 29.07.2021)
Information sheet for entry to the Schengen Area / Visa Procedure
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Letter of invitation (PDF, 119 kB, 13.07.2020)
Factsheet on letter of invitation
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Declaration of Sponsorship (PDF, 155 kB, 06.12.2013)
Information on Declaration of Sponsorship
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Lost travel document (PDF, 106 kB, 12.06.2012)
How to proceed if a travel document is lost in Switzerland
- FAQ – Entry
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Visa Code (with annexes) (status as of 02.02.2020) (PDF, 602 kB, 07.10.2024)
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Annexes to the Visahandbook I
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Annex 2: List of Residence Permits Issued by Member States (PDF, 954 kB, 07.10.2024)
= Annex 22 Schengenhandbook
Identity cards (residence permits) issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs see Annex 20 Part II Schengenhandbook - Annex 20 Part I Schengenhandbook: Specimen of cards issued by Foreign Ministries of the Member States (PDF, 11 MB, 14.12.2023)
- Annex 20 Part II Schengenhandbook (PDF, 24 MB, 05.05.2023)
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Annex 10: Recognized travel documents
To ensure that the most recent documents are available at all times, reference is made to the website of the European Commission. The documents can be found at the bottom of the page under «Related documents»: (Travel documents issued by third countries and territorial entities (Part I); Travel documents issued by Member States (Part II); Travel documents issued by international organisations and other entities subject to international law (Part III); List of known fantasy and camouflage passports).
Annexes to the Visa Provisions FOM
Last modification 01.07.2018