Types of Visa:-
✅ C visa – for short courses (summer schools, language schools) that last only for up to three months
✅ D visa – for courses that last longer than three months.
When and where to apply for the Swiss visa?
✅ The student needs to schedule an appointment at the Swiss embassy as soon as he/she receives the acceptance letter.
✅ Students can apply as early as 6 months prior to studying in Switzerland but no later than ten weeks before the departure.
Processing time:-
✅ Short stay visas: within 10-15 days
✅ Long stay visas: Eight to twelve weeks
Some of the Questions likely to be asked by Visa officer:-
✅ What is your father’s annual income?
✅ Photographs
✅ Passport photocopy
✅ Visa application forms
✅ Personal covering letter – Signed by the student and mentioning :-
? The reason for pursuing studies in Switzerland.
? Future plans: professional development intended by the student after having finished his/her studies in Switzerland.
? Explanation on how the student is going to benefit from his/her studies in the future.
✅ A confirmation that the student will leave Switzerland after the completion of the studies
✅ Resume/ CV
✅ Acceptance / confirmation letter from the school, university
Degree/ provisional certificate
✅ Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture programmed)
✅ Copies of IELTS / TOEFL
✅ Financial Status :
? Written confirmation letter of the sponsor that he/she covers all the costs and copy of his/her passport. The origin of the funds should be distinctly explained [loan with bank letter/family fortune/salary) and what is the relationship with the student.
? A solvency proof of the sponsor (Personal ITR: only ITR-V; Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years & bank account statement for the last three months, in format A4, with stamp and signature of Bank.
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