VISA PROCESS

  • Swiss entrance visa for studies

  • Before leaving for Switzerland, you must complete certain important formalities which you should begin as soon as you receive confirmation that you have been accepted by a Swiss university.

  • To do this, apply to the nearest diplomatic representative of Switzerland with your valid passport, your confirmation of acceptance, and all documents needed to demonstrate that you have financial means for studying in Switzerland.

  • Ask for an entrance visa for studying in Switzerland.

  • On the questionnaire, describe your general program of studies and the length of time you expect to study in Switzerland. All subsequent changes to this program must be reported without delay to the appropriate authorities.

  • You must wait till you receive the student permit B visa.

  • Attention: Do not begin your studies with a tourist visa or you will encounter serious difficulties for the remainder of your stay.

  • Formalities to complete in Switzerland for all International students:

  • You must present yourself within ten days of arrival to the appropriate authorities in the town where you will be living.

  • After matriculating in the university, you must pay fees for the first semester. You will not be definitively registered until you have done this and received the receipt by post. With this receipt, you must visit the town authorities a second time to prove that you are officially registered in the university.

    • Residence permit :

    Residence permits are awarded to students who wish to study in Switzerland under the following conditions:

  • the applicant is coming to Switzerland alone;

  • the applicant wants to attend a university or some other institution of higher learning;

  • the program of studies is fixed;

  • the institution attests in writing that the applicant has been accepted for studies;

  • the applicant proves necessary financial means;

  • the applicant guarantees departure from Switzerland at the end of studies.

  • Upon arrival in Switzerland, you must present yourself to the authorities controlling foreigners in your place of residence with the following documents:

  • passport (with student visa, if required)