Switzerland business visa

If you want to set up a business and visit Switzerland for the same purpose, you will be needing a business visa. This visa facilitates a businessperson to visit Switzerland for business activities such as employment and corporate or partnership meetings.

Requirements for the visa

You need to apply for a short-stay visa. This visa is also known as the Schengen visa. It permits you to stay in Switzerland for a period of 90 days. It is valid for all the countries of Europe which are involved in the Schengen agreement.

Required documents

These are the documents you require for the visa application:

• Valid passport with a minimum of 3 months validity
• The passport that has been issued in the past ten years
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Completed application form for the visa
• Proof of sufficient funds to pay for the stay in Switzerland and return trip
• Travel insurance of 30,000 pounds
• Cover letter from your company if you are traveling to Switzerland to represent their business.
• An invitation letter issued by the company you plan to visit with their address details and scheduled dates of the visit
• A certification from your employer permitting you for your business travel and a Power of attorney issued by your company give you the complete authority
• Proof of trade relations in the past between the two companies
• The past six months’ bank statements
• Income tax returns for the past three years
• The company should declare its intent to cover the expenses in the LOI or letter of invitation.
• Accommodation proof
• Civil status proof

Processing time and validity

An applicant for this visa can stay for 90 days in Switzerland or any other Schengen country in the region with this business visa.

How can Y-Axis help you?

• Evaluate the documents needed for your visa application
• Counsel you on the funds that need to be displayed to the visa officials
• Complete the process of application