How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Switzerland

Switzerland is officially known as the Swiss Confederation. It is a landlocked country in western and central Europe spanning an area of 41,285 square kilometres with a population of approximately eight million people. Its capital is Bern. Banking and finance are key Swiss industries.

Types of Visas to Switzerland

1. Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
2. National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
3. Airport transit visa
4. Labour / Work permits

Where To Go

Switzerland Embassy in Abuja

Address: No 157, Adetokumbo Ademola Crescent Wuse II, Abuja.
Phone: +234 810 411 99 43
Fax: +234 9 22 00 403, +41 58 464 18 64 +234-09-461-0540, +234-09-461-0541
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.eda.admin.ch/abuja
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur,09.00-11.00

Requirements

These are the requirements for a Schengen visa for business purposes.

1. A fully completed Schengen visa application form;

2. A passport valid for at least three months after leaving Switzerland;

3. A photocopy of identification page of passport;

4. A copy of all valid Schengen, UK, US and Canadian Visas if applicable, including official refusals;

5. Two recent full face photographs for each applicant, not more than 3 months old with white background;

6. Visa fee;

7. An original letter of invitation from Switzerland which will contain name, first name, date of birth, purpose and duration of visit. Please indicate if the stay and cost are guaranteed. The signed invitation, should be sent by e-mail to the embassy before the appointment date.

8. For self-employed: Introduction letter, business incorporation certificate and memorandum, original (to be returned) and photocopies. Company bank statement and personal bank statement going back as far as three months;

9. For employees: introduction letter from the employer with indication of the start date of employment, the annual salary, the granted leave period and resumption date with salary slips three months back. Personal bank statement three months back, reflecting salary slips stamped and signed by the bank;

10. Hotel reservation;

11. Appropriate flight reservation / booking (including return flight);

12. Proof of international travel insurance throughout the trip (Schengen area, coverage Euro 30’000), 15 days longer than the last day of intended stay in the Schengen area (a list is available upon
    request by e-mail);

13. Please book an appointment before submitting your application with this Embassy;

14. All documents have to be presented, both original and photocopies, with a signed visa application by the applicant;

15. Personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory to capture the biometric data (finger scans and facial image). If your finger scans were collected within the last 59 months and a visa with the mention "VIS" has been granted, then you won’t have to give new fingerprints for your next visa application(s) and personal appearance is not necessary. In this case the application can be submitted by a third party. Please provide copy of your visa sticker issued after March 14, 2013 with the “VIS” mention.

For further information on other and all types of visas, please visit the official website of the Swiss Embassy.

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