If you are planning a trip to Switzerland from Sri Lanka be aware of current Swiss visa requirements and regulations as these tend to change over night. There are different types of visas which are available for foreigners intending to enter Switzerland and you will have to make sure that you apply for the correct visa that suited to the purpose of your trip.

Read about the types of Swiss visas from the links below to ensure you are applying for the right type of visa.

Swiss Tourist Visa | Swiss Business Visa
Other Swiss Visas | Swiss Visa Forms
Swiss Visa Letters | Swiss Embassy in Colombo

Swiss Travel Visas

Swiss tourist visa is granted for a limited time of leisure travel and no strictly business activities allowed.

Swiss business visa is for partaking in short term commerce in Switzerland.

Swiss Transit visa, is generally valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through a port in Swiss to a third destination.

On-arrival visa for Switzerland is given at a port of entry in Switzerland. This is different from not needing a visa at all, as the visitor sholud still get the visa before they can in fact seek to pass through immigration.

Student visa for Switzerland, which permits its holder to study at an institution of higher education in Swiss.

Swiss temporary worker visa, is for people to work in an organisation in Belgium.

Spousal visa or partner visa, given to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or Swiss citizen.

Swiss Marriage visa is given for a lengthy time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of Switzerland.

For all other types of visas please visit Swiss visa information.

Please note: In individual situations, you may be expected to furnish additional documents. Procedures and rules in Embassy of Switzerland can and do, alter overnight. We accept no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the Swiss embassy.