Egyptian to Switzerland Visa Required

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from Switzerland. The passport must have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.

Complete the official Schengen visa application form. The form can be downloaded from the Swiss embassy website or obtained for free from the embassy. You must indicate your contact information including landline, mobile numbers, and email address.

Provide a recent passport-sized photograph meeting Schengen requirements. Specific dimensions and format requirements should be confirmed with the Swiss embassy.

Provide confirmation of your round-trip flight reservations or booked flights to and from Switzerland.

Provide hotel reservation confirmations or accommodation bookings for your stay in Switzerland. This should cover the entire duration of your intended stay.

Provide proof of travel health insurance valid for the entire Schengen area with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation.

Provide recent bank statements demonstrating sufficient financial means to support your stay in Switzerland. Typically the last 3-6 months of statements are required.

Provide a statement explaining the purpose of your visit as tourism. This can be included as a cover letter with your application.

If not using a hotel, provide proof of private accommodation such as a rental agreement or invitation letter from the host.

If visiting someone in Switzerland, provide an invitation letter from your host that includes their contact details and details of your relationship.

Provide a detailed itinerary of your planned activities and places you intend to visit during your stay in Switzerland.

Make copies of all documents submitted with your visa application including letters of invitation, bookings, and insurance policy. Carry these copies when traveling to ease border control procedures.