Joining a spouse, parent or child settled in Switzerland is a national D procedure where civil-status documents rule: recent, legalised, translated. Half of the difficult cases we see stumble on paperwork, not on eligibility.
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)
Civil-status certificates (recent, legalised)
Sponsor’s permit and income proof
Accommodation proof for the family
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?
National D procedures involve the representation and the cantonal authority; several weeks to a few months is normal depending on canton and season. The only accelerator that exists is a complete, coherent file from day one.
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.
Why must my marriage certificate be recent and legalised?
Swiss authorities generally require civil-status documents issued within the last six months and legalised or apostilled in the country of origin — then translated by a certified translator. We coordinate all three steps through our partner services.
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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