Visa applications.

An important part of the travel preparation is the visa application. If Switzerland is the main or the only destination of the trip, clients have to apply for a Schengen visa at the Swiss Embassy, the General Consulate of Switzerland (or the Embassy representing Switzerland if the local Swiss Embassy has no visa section) at their resident country by using the appointed visa service centre.

Who needs a visa?

For citizens of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei no Schengen visa is required to enter Switzerland as a tourist if the length of stay does not exceed 90 days.
Citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar need to apply for a visa.

Where, when and how to apply?

To apply successfully, all required documents need to submitted on time and at the right place.
It is recommended to submit the visa application as early as possible but at least 3 weeks and not more than 6 months before the planned journey. 

Country of residence	Checklist, procedure and application form	Visa Centre to submit application
Brunei	Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore	VFS Global
Cambodia	Embassy of Switzerland in Bangkok	Consular Agency of Switzerland Phnom Penh
Indonesia	Embassy of Switzerland in Jakarta	VFS Global
Laos (1)	Embassy of Switzerland in Bangkok	Embassy of France
Malaysia (2)	Regional Consular Centre Bangkok	VFS Global
Myanmar (3)	Embassy of Switzerland in Yangon	Embassy of France
Philippines	Embassy of Switzerland in Manila	VFS Global
Singapore	Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore	VFS Global
Thailand	Embassy of Switzerland in Bangkok	VFS Global
Vietnam	General Consulate of Switzerland in HCMC	VFS Global