Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines

Checklist for Schengen Visa: Visit

Application should be submitted at the local VFS Global Visa Application Center
VFS Global Website: https://www.vfsglobal.ch/switzerland/philippines/
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd., 6th Floor, Circuit Corporate Center 2, Circuit Makati, Theatre Drive, 1207 Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel.: +63 2 8528 2539 or E-Mail: [email protected]

Please submit documents in the order listed below and do not staple any document.
No documents will be returned after submission and examination by this Embassy.
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.
 The visa application form is free of charge and can be downloaded from the website:
https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/visumantragsformular.html
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.
Passport photographs:
 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.
https://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-
Photograph_Guidelines.pdf
Spouses and/or children (under 21 years) of Swiss / EU / EFTA nationals:
 Copy of Swiss or EU/EFTA passport (of spouse / parent).
 Proof of family relationship: marriage certificate (spouse); birth certificate (child/ren); family record book.
 Free of charge, provided the marriage / birth is registered in the Swiss or EU/EFTA civil registry.
You are no longer required to provide the documents listed below.
Flight reservation:
 Roundtrip air travel and, if applicable, proof of intra-Schengen flight, train itinerary or car rental.
 Do not purchase an airline ticket yet. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for financial losses if
you have to return a ticket.
 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.
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.
Invitation letter:
 The invitation letter (sent directly to the applicant) must to be 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 guest applicant, purpose and duration of
the planned stay.
- Guarantee of accommodation during the stay in Switzerland.
 If the host is a Swiss citizen: copy of Swiss passport and/or Swiss identity card.
 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).
 If the host works for an International Organization or Diplomatic Mission: copy of the valid “Carte de
Légitimation” and signed confirmation of employment.

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 Additional Questionnaire:
 The document will be handed to you during your appointment at VFS Global Services.
Please fill out the form completely and truthfully and submit the questionnaire together with your
application.
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.
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.
If self-employed and/or company owner:
 Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission (SEC; list of incorporators).
 Income tax return.
 Business financial statement.
If student:
 Certificate of enrolment and leave of absence for travel during the school year (dates must be clearly
mentioned).
 Copy of student ID.
If married:
 Marriage certificate and birth certificate(s) of child(ren); if applicable.
Minors:
 Child/Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents:
Notarized consent letter from the non-travelling parent or legal guardian.
 Child/Children under 18 years old, travelling alone:
Notarized consent and financial support from both parents or legal guardian.
 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSDW) clearance https://www.dswd.gov.ph
 Copies of both parents’ (legal guardians’) passports or official identification documents with
the holder’s signature.
Non-Filipino applicants who have valid residency status in the Philippines:
 Copy of Philippines residence permit.
Visa fee:
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/philippines/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/fees-schengen.html

Important general information:

- Visa applications from non-residents of the Philippines will not be accepted. Philippine nationals residing in
a country other than the Philippines must submit their application to the Swiss representation responsible for their
place of residence.
- The visa application can be submitted only max. 180 days prior to the date of departure.
- The required documents have to be submitted with the visa application (no fax or e-mail to the Embassy is
accepted).
- An application without the complete documents as listed above may result in the refusal of the visa application.
- The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or to schedule a personal
interview at this office.
- During the visa processing period, the return of the passport is not possible.
- In case of refusal, the visa fee will not be refunded.
- The Embassy cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience caused by delays or refusal of the visa.

Visa Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines

Mailing Address 24th Floor BDO Equitable Tower

8751 Paseo de Roxas, 1226 Makati City,
Metro Manila, Philippines
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.eda.admin.ch/manila
Visiting Hours By appointment only
Visa Section +63 (2) 8845 45 45 (Press 1)

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