Published on 29 March 2026

Application for Schengen visa and procedure

• Visa application form

  SEM – Visa Application Form

• Documentation to submit with a Schengen visa application

  • Authorization for third party

    PDF45.21 kB30 October 2025

  • Declaration of consent

    PDF24.12 kB30 October 2025

  Visa for Switzerland

  For applicants residing in Tunisia (the checklists are only available in French)

  • Business visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF144.85 kB11 June 2024

  • Facilitated procedure visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia (official mission, diplomatic passport holders, etc.)

    (French)

    PDF161.84 kB2 June 2026

  • Student visa for Switzerland (for stays up to 90 days) for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF171.47 kB2 June 2026

  • Tourist visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF171.88 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for cultural events or activities held in Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF172.02 kB11 June 2024

  • Visa for medical treatment in Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF173.64 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for sporting events or activities held in Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF170.56 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for Switzerland for spouses of Swiss or EU/EFTA nationals – applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF122.44 kB11 June 2024

  • Visitor's visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Tunisia

    (French)

    PDF172.55 kB2 June 2026

  For applicants residing in Libya

  • Business visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF169.55 kB11 June 2024

  • Facilitated procedure visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya (official mission, diplomatic passport holders, etc.)

    PDF163.98 kB2 June 2026

  • Student visa for Switzerland (for stays up to 90 days) for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF155.66 kB2 June 2026

  • Tourist visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF172.40 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for cultural events or activities held in Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF171.74 kB11 June 2024

  • Visa for medical treatment in Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF173.72 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for sporting events or activities held in Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF170.58 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for Switzerland for car dealers residing in Libya

    PDF144.65 kB11 June 2024

  • Visa for Switzerland for spouses of Swiss or EU/EFTA nationals – applicants residing in Libya

    PDF123.53 kB11 June 2024

  • Visitor's visa for Switzerland for applicants residing in Libya

    PDF173.41 kB2 June 2026

  Visa for Slovakia (only for applicants residing in Tunisia)

  The Swiss Embassy in Tunisia processes only short-stay visas (Schengen visas) for Slovakia. For all other requests (National visas D, civil status matters, etc.), please contact the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Cairo, Egypt.

  • Business visa for Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF134.09 kB11 June 2024

  • Facilitated procedure visa for Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia (official mission, diplomatic passport holders, etc.)

    PDF165.37 kB2 June 2026

  • Student visa for Slovakia (for stays up to 90 days) for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF162.12 kB2 June 2026

  • Tourist visa for Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF176.72 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for cultural events or activities held in Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF163.19 kB11 June 2024

  • Visa for medical treatment in Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF178.59 kB2 June 2026

  • Visa for Slovakia for spouses of Slovak or EU/EFTA nationals – applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF125.12 kB11 June 2024

  • Visa for sporting events or activities held in Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF174.23 kB2 June 2026

  • Visitor's visa for Slovakia for applicants residing in Tunisia

    PDF177.68 kB2 June 2026

  Sample invitation letter for private visits

  • Sample: Invitation letter

    (German)

    PDF160.04 kB1 June 2026

• Information for hosts in Switzerland

  • SEM – Number 8 (For hosts in Switzerland) of FAQ – Frequently asked questions
  • SEM – Factsheet on letter of invitation
  • SEM – Information on Declaration of Sponsorship

• Photograph quality

  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines

• Processing time of a visa application

  As a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended.

  Some Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here:

  List of countries

  It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey.

• Refusal of a visa and appeal

  The reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form.

  You have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration.

  SEM

• Biometric data acquisition

  Biometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording.

• Family members of CH, EU or EFTA nationals

  If you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance.

  Citizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members

• Complaints procedure

  If you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing.