Indians Need a Swiss Visa? Read This Now.

• Indians need Schengen visa for Switzerland (90 days max). VFS Global handles applications.
• Mandatory documents: passport, photo, form, letter, insurance, tickets, proof, finance.
• Digital Schengen visas by 2026, biometric checks by end of 2025 for easier travel.

Swiss Alps, cosy chocolate cafés, scenic train rides. Switzerland has long been an Indian favourite, thanks in part to Bollywood movies that have been shot

here over the last few decades. Even without Bollywood's stamp of approval, this European nation is worth every euro. Switzerland, as part of the Schengen zone, requires Indian travellers to apply for a Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, family visits, or business trips lasting up to 90 days. Recent updates from the Swiss Embassy and VFS Global have made the process a little stricter, so here’s everything you need to know before applying.

Schengen Visa For Switzerland 2025: Documents Indian Tourists Must Submit, As Per VFS Global

Visa applications for Switzerland from India are handled by VFS Global. Centres are available in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. As per VFS Global’s 2025 checklist for Schengen tourist visa applications, Indian travellers heading to Switzerland must submit a complete set of documents strictly as listed in the official guidelines. Here's what you need to prepare:

Mandatory Documents For All Applicants:

Passport: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date, issued within the last 10 years, and have at least 2 blank pages.
Photograph: One recent passport-size photo (white background, not older than 6 months). It must be pasted on the form—not stapled or pinned.
Visa Application Form: Fully completed and signed. For minors, it should be signed by their legal guardians, with proof of custody if applicable.
Employer Introduction Letter: On company letterhead, signed and stamped by HR. It must mention your designation, travel dates, purpose of visit, and a no-objection statement.
Travel Insurance: Minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (INR 30,36,660), valid across the entire Schengen area and covering medical emergencies for the entire duration of the trip.
Flight Tickets: Confirmed return flight bookings, including your name and any intra-Schengen travel plans.
Accommodation Proof: Confirmed hotel bookings, tour confirmations, or payment receipts are mandatory.

Financial Proof:

All financial documents must be on A4-size paper, stamped and signed by the bank.
For employed applicants:
Last 3 months’ salary slips
Personal bank statements (3 months)
ITR-Vs (Income Tax Returns) for the past 2 years

For self-employed applicants:
Business registration documents
3 months’ business bank statements
ITR-Vs for the past 2 years
For retired applicants:
3 months’ pension statements
Proof of other income, if applicable (e.g. rent)

Family Applications:
You can apply together as a family. Only the head of the family needs to provide financial documents, travel insurance, and bookings—as long as all names are clearly mentioned.

For Students (16 years and older):
Student ID card
Letter of introduction from the school or university

For Minors (Under 18):
If travelling with only one parent: A notarised consent letter from the non-travelling parent is required.
If travelling alone: Notarised consent from both parents must be submitted, along with copies of both parents' passports, PAN cards, or driving licences.

Cost Of Schengen Visa For Indians (As On 13th October 2025)

Adult Visa: INR 8800
Children between 6-12: INR 4400
Children Before 6: Free
VFS Service Fee: INR 2690

Digital Schengen Visas
The European Union plans to roll out digital Schengen visas by 2026. This means fewer paper stickers and a smoother online process for future travellers. Also, by the end of 2025, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will introduce biometric checks at Schengen borders, replacing manual passport stamping.