Schengen Type C (Short-Stay)
Switzerland
Last updated: December 29, 2025
90 days
$98
10-15 days
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you visit Switzerland and 28 other European countries for short trips. You can stay up to 90 days for sightseeing, business meetings, visiting family, or short classes. You cannot work on this visa. You cannot use it to move to Switzerland. It's only for temporary visits. This visa is active now and available to apply for. If you're from Bangladesh, Switzerland approves about 8 out of every 10 applications—the highest approval rate in Europe.
Key Benefits
- Visit 29 European countries with one visa
- No border checks between countries
- Can bring spouse and children
- Stay up to 90 days
- Travel freely across Europe
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 6 years old
- Have money to support yourself (show bank statements)
- No criminal record
- Never overstayed in Europe before
- Plan to go home after 90 days
- Pass health requirements (no contagious disease)
Financial Requirement
You must show you can afford your trip. Switzerland requires about $100-105 per day. Example: 10-day trip = show at least $1,000-1,050 in your bank account. Proof: Bank statements (3-6 months old), pay slips from your job, tax returns, or pension statements.
Documents
- Valid passportLess than 10 years old, valid 3+ months after your trip
- 2 passport photosTaken within last 6 months
- Completed visa applicationOnline at swiss-visa.ch
- Flight or train ticketsShowing arrival and departure dates
- Hotel booking or invitation letterFrom someone in Switzerland
- Bank statementsOriginal, 3-6 months
- Pay slipsLast 3 months, if you work
- Travel insurance€30,000 minimum—costs $15-40
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.