Embassy of Switzerland in Iran

Address: Elahieh, Sharifi Manesh Ave., Yasaman Str. 13, 19649 Tehran, Tel: 0098 21 2200 83 33

Interviewing & receiving visa applications Sunday – Thursday 08:30 – 11:30

visa inquiries by phone Sunday – Wednesday 14:00 – 15:30
Thursday 12:30 – 13:30
Tel. 0098 21 2200 84 54 - 55 (visa section) Satellite fax (from Switzerland)
Fax. 0098 21 2200 60 02 031 324 18 24

Valid Schengen visa are also valid for the entry to Switzerland

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Only applicants who are resident in Iran may apply for a Schengen visa. In other cases
one has to apply in the country of residence.
2. A visa application shall be presented at least 3 weeks (15 working days) in advance. The
Embassy delivers visa within the shortest period of time possible (10-14 days).
3. It is the Embassy’s sole and full discretion to informally refuse a visa. A formal written
decision can be asked, from the Federal Office for Migration in Bern, Switzerland.
4. All visa applications are treated individually and according to the applicable rules and
procedures. They are decided on their individual merits.
5. No information related to an individual visa application can be given to third persons.
6. Entry into Switzerland may be refused at any time at the border if the reasons for having
obtained the visa were false or do not apply any more.
7. The applications submitted through services of travel agencies will not be considered.
8. Groups containing more than 10 applicants are requested to contact the visa section at
least one week in advance (altogether 4 weeks or 20 working days in advance) to get an
appointment for an interview.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TYPES OF VISA

1. An application form which is fully completed and signed by the applicant personally.
Applications which are not duly completed, dated and signed will not be accepted.
2. A valid passport with valid exit permit from Iran. Must be valid for at least three months beyond
the expiration date of the Swiss visa.
3. Two recent passport photos per applicant.
4. Photocopies of your passport (old passport: pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, new passport: pages 2, 3, 4, 5)
5. Shenasnameh (original) and photocopies of all pages
6. A confirmed round-trip ticket and a copy of the flight ticket. Open tickets are not accepted
7. Travel Insurance must cover the number of days foreseen for the visa, with coverage of
minimum CHF 50’000 for rescue operation, return journey for medical reasons, medical care, and
emergency hospital care in the event of an accident or a sudden illness during the persons stay.
8. Copies of valid visas.
9. Application fee IRR 840'000 in cash (no cheque accepted). This fee is not refundable.
The Embassy may ask for additional English documents if deemed necessary.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA

1. Evidence of sufficient financial means and proof of accommodation in Switzerland (hotel
confirmation, bookings of the entire stay, receipt of fully paid package).
2. Confirmation of employment, or your company documentation: company registration.
3. Any other supporting documents, giving proof of the applicant’s intention to exit Switzerland
before the visa expiry date. All documents should be in English.
 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

VISA FOR BUSINESS AND TRAINING

A fax invitation from the company in Switzerland has to be sent directly to the Embassy. The
company must confirm the business relevance of the trip, guarantee for all expenses and the return
to Iran. Details of names and duration of stay have to be mentioned, the invitation letter must be
written on original company paper with official letterhead and signed by a legally authorized person.
Family member(s) of the business traveller accompanying him may be granted a visa only in
exceptional and well-documented cases.

VISA FOR A VISIT

1. A fax invitation from the person in Switzerland mentioning the name(s) of the invited person(s),
the period of stay, guarantee of costs during the stay as well as the return to Iran. The inviting
person has to enclose a copy of his ID card, resident card or passport.
2. Proof of sufficient financial resources in form of a bank statement for the previous three
months, showing deposits and payments as well as monthly balance.
3. The Declaration of Sponsorship signed by the inviting person in Switzerland and certified by
the immigration officials (Fremdenpolizei / Police des étrangers) in Switzerland may be required
if you do not have enough financial resources for your stay. This procedure will take
approximately one month.

STUDENT VISA
All required documents must be in triplicate:
1. Application form, fully completed and signed by the applicant (incl. 4 pictures)
2. CV (Resume)
3. Declaration for choosing a Swiss university / private school
4. Letter of Admission
5. Confirmation of payment of school tuition fee
6. Financial documentation (bank certificate / financial support letter)
7. Translation of previous diplomas and School Certificates
The applicant has to sign a letter of promise to exit from Switzerland (the suitable form is
available in the Embassy). A foreign language test in form of an interview will be conducted at the
Embassy.
Your request will then be forwarded to the competent immigration authority in Switzerland for final
decision. The procedure takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

MEDICAL TREATMENT
1. The hospital in Switzerland must confirm the duration and necessity for treatment in
Switzerland, as well as the securely covered medical costs.
2. If the patient is accompanied, an additional confirmation by the hospital is needed.

VISA EXEMPTION
1. Residence Documents accepted for entry into Switzerland and Liechtenstein together with
a valid passport without Visa:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. For up to date information please consult the
following website: http://www.bfm.admin.ch

2. The maximum period of stay allowed is 90 days.

For additional information please visit the following homepage:
http://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home/themen/einreise/schengen-visum.html
Tehran, June 15th 2009