Switzerland visa guide
At a glance
- Country
- Switzerland
- Visa type
- Schengen Visa (Type C, short stay) — Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area though not an EU member
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Fee
- 90 euros standard consular fee (or Swiss franc equivalent), plus a separate visa application centre service fee
- Processing time
- Standard Schengen processing is 15 calendar days, though it can extend to 30-60 days for further checks
- Where to apply
- Apply through the Swiss visa application centre in Pakistan, which forwards the application to the relevant Swiss representation
Switzerland is not in the EU but it is in the Schengen Area, so Pakistani travellers need the Schengen Type C short-stay visa, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The consular fee is 90 euros, or the Swiss franc equivalent, with a separate service fee at the visa application centre.
The application goes in through the Swiss visa application centre in Pakistan, which forwards it to the relevant Swiss representation. Standard processing is 15 calendar days, and can run to 30 to 60 days if further checks are needed.
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