Changing planes in Zurich or Geneva without entering Switzerland? Nationals of certain countries need an airport transit visa even for a few hours airside. A small file — but a flight missed for a missing visa is an expensive lesson.
Nationals of visa-required countries; visa-exempt travellers for stays over 90 days or gainful activity. Not sure? The free assessment answers in three minutes.
Proof of financial means (bank statements, 3 months)
Day-by-day travel itinerary
The process with MySwissVisa
Free assessment → personalised checklist → package order → professional review (1–3 business days per round) → you submit to the competent representation. Government fees always separate; decisions always the authorities’.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the authority take to decide?
Schengen C applications are typically decided within about 15 calendar days, extendable when the file needs deeper examination. File early — up to six months before travel — and never book non-refundable services on an assumption.
What official fees apply?
Visa fees are set by the authorities and paid to them or the external centre (VFS/TLS) directly — they are never included in our service prices, and no provider can waive them.
Do I need a transit visa if I stay airside?
It depends solely on your nationality and residence documents: some nationalities need the A visa even without crossing the border. Our assessment tells you in two minutes whether your itinerary triggers the requirement.
MySwissVisa is an independent private service provider and is not affiliated with the Swiss government, any embassy, consulate, migration authority or visa application centre. Visa decisions are made exclusively by the competent authorities.
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