If your main travel purpose is tourism, these are the requirements you will need to provide:
1. Application Form

• Duly completed, dated, and signed by the applicant or the legal guardian (write in block letters and use
• only black or blue ink).
• If the applicant is a minor, both parents must sign the form.
• You can download the visa application form for free from the Swiss Embassy website.

2. Passport

• The current passport and a copy of all relevant pages (the first two pages with the personal data plus
• the photograph and signature; the back page with important notes), as well as copies of visas for the
• Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada for the past 10 years.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned stay abroad.
• The passport must contain at least two sequent empty pages.

3. Passport Photo

• Two identical passport photographs in colour (not older than 6 months) with a light background.
• One photograph must be pasted on the application form; stapled photographs cannot be accepted.
• Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons; full visibility of the face.
• Follows the ICAO Guidelines.

4. Flight Reservation

• Roundtrip air travel and, if applicable, proof of intra-Schengen flight, train itinerary or car rental.
• If the applicant travels to a third country (e.g. the United Kingdom, the USA, etc.) after leaving the Schengen area, the visa of the subsequent country must be obtained first.
• Do not purchase an airline ticket YET as the Embassy cannot be held responsible for financial losses if you have to return a ticket.

5. Travel Insurance

• The travel insurance must cover medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation (including in
• case of death). The minimum amount of coverage per person must be EUR 30’000.00 or the equivalent
• value. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and for the entire duration of the stay.
• The Embassy does not accept insurance policies with sub-limits, exclusions and conditions.
• Here’s the latest list from the embassy.
• You can also check out these travel insurance: Safetywing and Axa-Schengen

6. Accommodation and Itinerary

• Proof of accommodation for each night of the entire planned trip in the Schengen area (e.g. confirmed hotel reservations or copy of rental contract).
• Confirmation of the package tour and advance payments, if any.
• Detailed daily itinerary and schedule of activities.

7. Financial Means

• Stamped and signed original bank certificate of current account balance and bank statements showing account activity for the past six months.
• Transfer Certificate of Title.

Want to know how much you need for a Schengen Visa? Read this article.

8. Proof of Employment/Studies
a. If EMPLOYED

• Company letter from your employer on proper letterhead in original with contact details including email and phone numbers, duly stamped and with the name and position of the signatory (scanned or electronic signatures are not accepted). The letter must contain the following information about the visa applicant: Position, date of hiring, salary and dates of the approved leave. The company has to confirm the continuation of the employment relationship after the requested stay abroad.
• Income tax return.

b. If SELF-EMPLOYED or COMPANY OWNER

• Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission (SEC; list of incorporators).
• Income tax return.
• Business financial statement.

c. If STUDENT

• Certificate of enrollment and leave of absence for travel during the school year (dates must be clearly
• mentioned).
• Copy of student ID

9. Proof of Family Ties (if applicable)
Marriage certificate and/or birth certificate(s) of child(ren), if applicable.

10. For Minors
a. Child/Children under 18 years old, not traveling with both parents:

• Notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent or legal guardian.

b. Child/Children under 18 years old, traveling alone:

• Notarized consent and financial support from both parents or legal guardian.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clearance
• Copies of both parents’ (legal guardians’) passports or official identification documents with the holder’s
• signature

11. Non-Filipino applicants who have valid residency status in the Philippines
Copy of Philippines residence permit (ACR-I Card).

12. Visa Fee

Are you planning to visit your loved one in Switzerland? YES? Your Schengen Visa Application will fall under a Visit Visa. This visa purpose will basically have the same requirements as a tourist visa plus a few additional documentation you will need to supply which includes the following:

1. Application Form

• Duly completed, dated, and signed by the applicant or the legal guardian (write in block letters and use
• only black or blue ink).
• If the applicant is a minor, both parents must sign the form.
• You can download the visa application form for free from the Swiss Embassy website.

2. Passport

• The current passport and a copy of all relevant pages (the first two pages with the personal data plus
• the photograph and signature; the back page with important notes), as well as copies of visas for the
• Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada for the past 10 years.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned stay abroad.
• The passport must contain at least two sequent empty pages.

3. Passport Photo

• Two identical passport photographs in colour (not older than 6 months) with a light background.
• One photograph must be pasted on the application form; stapled photographs cannot be accepted.
• Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons; full visibility of the face.
• Follows the ICAO Guidelines.

4. Flight Reservation

• Roundtrip air travel and, if applicable, proof of intra-Schengen flight, train itinerary or car rental.
• If the applicant travels to a third country (e.g. the United Kingdom, the USA, etc.) after leaving the Schengen area, the visa of the subsequent country must be obtained first.
• Do not purchase an airline ticket YET as the Embassy cannot be held responsible for financial losses if you have to return a ticket.

5. Travel Insurance

• The travel insurance must cover medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation (including in
• case of death). The minimum amount of coverage per person must be EUR 30’000.00 or the equivalent
• value. The insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and for the entire duration of the stay.
• The Embassy does not accept insurance policies with sub-limits, exclusions and conditions.
• Here’s the latest list from the embassy.
• You can also check out these travel insurance: Safetywing and Axa-Schengen

6. Invitation Letter

• signed by the host in Switzerland and contain the following information:
• Full name, full address, and contact details (mobile phone & email) of the host.
• Full name and date of birth of the applicant, relationship to the guest applicant, purpose and duration of the planned stay.
• Guarantee of accommodation during the stay in Switzerland.

Here’s the Factsheet for the Invitation Letter from the SEM.
You can check out this invitation letter free template or make your own with this video as a guide.

7. Host’s Identity
depending on your host’s identity, supply the following documentation

a. If the host is a Swiss citizen

• copy of Swiss passport and/or Swiss identity card

b. If the host is not a Swiss citizen

• copy of the passport and Swiss residence permit (the validity must be valid for the entire duration of the visit)

c. If the host works for an International Organization or Diplomatic Mission

• copy of the valid “Carte de Légitimation” and signed confirmation of employment

8. Additional Questionnaire
During your appointment at VFS Global Services, they will hand the document to you.
Make sure to fill out the form completely and truthfully and submit the questionnaire together with your application. This questionnaire mainly focuses on your reason for travel, your travel history, and your relationship to the host in Switzerland.

9. Financial Means

• Stamped and signed original bank certificate of current account balance and bank statements showing account activity for the past six months.
• Transfer Certificate of Title.

Want to know how much you need for a Schengen Visa? Read this article.

10. Proof of Employment/Studies
a. If EMPLOYED

• Company letter from your employer on proper letterhead in original with contact details including email and phone numbers, duly stamped and with the name and position of the signatory (scanned or electronic signatures are not accepted). The letter must contain the following information about the visa applicant: Position, date of hiring, salary and dates of the approved leave. The company has to confirm the continuation of the employment relationship after the requested stay abroad.
• Income tax return.

b. If SELF-EMPLOYED or COMPANY OWNER

• Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission (SEC; list of incorporators).
• Income tax return.
• Business financial statement.

c. If STUDENT

• Certificate of enrollment and leave of absence for travel during the school year (dates must be clearly
• mentioned).
• Copy of student ID

11. Proof of Family Ties (if applicable)
Marriage certificate and/or birth certificate(s) of child(ren), if applicable.

12. For Minors
a. Child/Children under 18 years old, not traveling with both parents:

• Notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent or legal guardian.

b. Child/Children under 18 years old, traveling alone:

• Notarized consent and financial support from both parents or legal guardian.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clearance
• Copies of both parents’ (legal guardians’) passports or official identification documents with the holder’s
• signature

13. Non-Filipino applicants who have valid residency status in the Philippines
Copy of Philippines residence permit (ACR-I Card).

14. Visa Fee