Swiss National Long-Stay (Type D) — Student Verified 2026-04-13Switzerland Student Visa (Long-Stay, Type D — >90 days)
Switzerland Student Visa (Type D National Long-Stay) for Indian students enrolling in courses longer than 90 days. Submit directly at Embassy Delhi. Visa fee is FREE — only service charges apply.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Switzerland visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Usually 8–12 weeks
Stay Duration
More than 90 days — full duration of your academic program
Starting Fee
FREE
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Your whole Switzerland Student Visa Long Stay,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Switzerland file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Switzerland visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Switzerland visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Switzerland, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Switzerland after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Switzerland is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Switzerland), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Switzerland process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Switzerland visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Applications can be submitted only 180 days (6 months) prior to the intended date of departure — not earlier.
- 2From May 1, 2010 onwards, only passports issued within the previous 10 years are accepted.
- 3Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa sticker.
- 4Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months longer than your intended stay in the Schengen area.
- 5Handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passports issued after 01/04/2010 are NOT accepted.
- 6Indian passports containing a MANUAL entry / observation made after 01 April 2010 — where the biographical data (name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, spouse's name, parents' name, address) of the passport holder was changed — are NOT accepted.
- 7If your passport has a handwritten observation "previously known as", you must provide ONE of the following as proof of the name change: (a) your original previous passport showing the old name, OR (b) a photocopy of the data page of your previous passport showing the old name, OR (c) a copy of the name-change advertisement from a local daily newspaper.
Who Can Apply
- Indian students enrolling in full-degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
- Students on long courses exceeding 90 days
- Exchange program students on a semester / academic year longer than 90 days
- Research scholars on extended research visits
- Students on extended vocational / technical programs in Switzerland
Not eligible under this visa:
- Short courses / language programs / conferences of 90 days or less — apply for Student Short-Stay (Schengen Type C) instead
- Gainful full-time employment — separate work authorization required
- Applicants already holding a Swiss residence permit
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Switzerland cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Switzerland / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee (student — short stay ≤ 90 days) | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,690 |
| Courier service (optional) | ₹930 |
| SMS service (optional) | ₹450 |
| Premium Lounge (optional) | ₹4,600 |
| Combo — SMS + Courier Return | ₹1,250 |
Visa fee is generally FREE for students. However, some exceptions may apply — always confirm with the Embassy before appointment. When submitting at the Embassy Delhi directly, VFS service charges may not apply (VFS handles short-stay visa centres in other Indian cities). Confirm payment structure during your Embassy appointment booking.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
⚠️ IMPORTANT — where to submit
2 items- Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi — submission IN PERSON onlyRequired
Address: Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021. Appointment MUST be booked online before visiting. Students from all over India must travel to Delhi for this — VFS centres in other cities don't accept long-stay student applications.
- Online Embassy appointmentRequired
Book via the Embassy of Switzerland New Delhi's online appointment system. Link available on the VFS Switzerland website.
Standard Long-Stay documents
5 items- Completed National Visa Application Form (Type D)Required
Use the Type D form, not the Schengen Type C form. Download from VFS Switzerland website.
- Signed Authorization formRequired
Mandatory along with application form
- Valid passportRequired
Valid minimum 3 months beyond intended stay; at least 2 blank pages
- 1 recent passport-size photographRequired
35–40mm, colour, light background, not older than 6 months
- Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)Required
Valid until Swiss health insurance enrollment takes effect
Academic documents
7 items- Acceptance / enrolment letter from Swiss university / institutionRequired
On official letterhead, confirming: program name, duration, start date, fees. Must be a recognised Swiss institution.
- Proof of payment of tuition fees (or fee structure)Required
Invoice or letter from the institution
- Academic records / transcriptsRequired
10th, 12th, Bachelor's (if applying for Master's/PhD), etc. Apostilled by India's MEA.
- English / French / German / Italian language proficiency certificate
As required by the chosen university (IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, TestDaF, CILS, etc.)
- Study plan / Statement of Purpose (SOP)Required
Detailed statement of what you'll study, why Switzerland, and post-study plans (returning to India)
- Research proposal (for PhD / research students)
- CV / résumé
Financial documents — proof of funds
5 items- Proof of financial resources for entire study durationRequired
Typically CHF 21,000–25,000 per year of study is the expected minimum — covers tuition + living. Bank statements, education loan, or sponsor proofs.
- Personal / sponsor bank statements — last 6 monthsRequired
A4 paper only, with original bank stamp & signature
- Education loan sanction letter (if applicable)
From an Indian bank — shows approved loan amount
- Sponsor's ITR (last 3 years) + income proof
If sponsored by parents / guardians
- Scholarship award letter (if applicable)
Other documents
4 items- Proof of accommodation in SwitzerlandRequired
University dormitory booking, rental agreement, or letter from host institution
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from India
May be requested by the Cantonal authority — obtain from Passport Seva Kendra
- Return / onward travel intent declarationRequired
Signed statement committing to return to India after studies
- Medical fitness certificate
May be requested depending on case
📌 Important — always check the official VFS long-stay student checklist
1 item- Official VFS PDF — 'Documents required for Student application for more than 90 days'Required
Download the latest version from the VFS Global Switzerland website. Exact requirements may vary — the Embassy and Cantonal authority may request additional documents specific to your Canton / institution / situation.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
8 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure admission from a recognised Swiss institution
Apply to a Swiss university / college / training provider. You'll need their formal admission letter before starting the visa process.
- 02
Arrange proof of funds
Collect bank statements, education loan sanction letter, scholarship letters, or sponsor affidavits. Typical requirement: CHF 21,000–25,000 per year of study.
- 03
Apostille your academic + personal documents
Get your 10th/12th/Bachelor's certificates, birth certificate, and PCC apostilled by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Takes 1–2 weeks.
- 04
Book an online appointment at Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi
Use the Embassy's online appointment booking system (link via VFS website). This is MANDATORY — no walk-ins accepted.
- 05
Attend the Embassy appointment in person
Travel to New Delhi for your appointment at: Visa Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021. Bring originals + photocopies of all documents.
- 06
Embassy forwards to Cantonal Migration Authority
The Embassy sends your application to the competent Cantonal Migration Authority in Switzerland (where your institution is located). They make the main decision — ~8–12 weeks processing.
- 07
Cantonal authorization received → Embassy stamps Type D visa
Once authorization is received, the Embassy issues your Type D National Visa within ~15 calendar days. Collect your passport from the Embassy or have it couriered.
- 08
Travel to Switzerland and register at the Canton
After arrival, you must register at the local Cantonal Migration Office within 14 days. They'll issue your Student Residence Permit (typically Permit B). Enroll in Swiss health insurance within 3 months.
What works
8 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Long-stay student applications are submitted IN PERSON at the Embassy Delhi only — plan your travel accordingly if you're not in Delhi.
- Book the Embassy appointment as soon as you have your admission letter — appointments fill up 4–6 weeks in advance during peak season (May–July).
- Start the apostille process for your academic certificates early — MEA apostille takes 1–2 weeks.
- Apply at least 3–4 months before your course start date — the Cantonal decision alone takes 8–12 weeks.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Insufficient proof of funds (bank balance below CHF 21,000 / year required)
- 2Weak or generic Statement of Purpose — embassy perceives no genuine academic intent
- 3Admission letter details don't match your visa application (program, dates, institution)
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Switzerland
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Schengen Visa Application Form (Type C — Short Stay)
On the VFS page, select your visa type → scroll to the 'Download Form' section at the bottom → click 'New Visa Application Form Visa C'. Form mandatory from March 2, 2020 — old forms are rejected.
National Visa Application Form (Type D — Long Stay 3+ months)
On the VFS page, scroll to 'Download Form' → click 'National (type D) visa application form'. For long-stay visas (gainful employment, family reunification, study >90 days).
Authorization Form
On the VFS page, scroll to 'Download Form' → click 'Authorization'. Mandatory for ALL applicants regardless of visa type.
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
Swiss long-stay Student Visa (Type D) applications are only accepted in person at the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi. VFS centres in other cities handle short-stay visas only. If you're not in Delhi, plan travel + accommodation around your appointment date.
Approximately 8–12 weeks once the Embassy forwards your application to the Cantonal Migration Authority, plus 15 calendar days for visa stamping after authorization. Factor in 2–4 more weeks for document apostille beforehand. Plan 3–4 months end-to-end from applying for admission to receiving your visa.
Generally yes — the visa fee is waived for students applying for a long-stay student visa. Some exceptions may apply per the Embassy. You'll pay service charges only (if any), apostille fees, travel insurance, and your travel to Delhi.
Typically CHF 21,000–25,000 per year of study (covers tuition + living + incidentals). This can come from your own bank account, education loan, sponsor (parents/guardians), or scholarship. Some Cantons additionally require a locked deposit in a Swiss bank account.
Yes, with conditions. After 6 months of study, you can work up to 15 hours per week during the semester and full-time during holidays. Your specific Cantonal permit determines the exact terms. Work authorization is handled separately from the visa.
You must register at the Cantonal Migration Office in your city of study within 14 days of arrival. They issue your Student Residence Permit (usually Permit B, valid for one year and renewable for the full study duration). You also need to enroll in Swiss health insurance within 3 months.
Family reunification for students is possible but limited — generally allowed for PhD students and senior researchers. For Bachelor's / Master's level students, bringing family is usually not permitted. Check with the Cantonal authority at your institution.
Yes. We assist with: university shortlisting, document verification + apostille coordination, SOP drafting, proof-of-funds structuring, Embassy Delhi appointment booking, pre-departure briefing. The cantonal authorization decision is made in Switzerland — we support everything on the Indian side. Book a ₹499 consultation to discuss your academic plans.
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Before you apply
Two ways to file your Switzerland visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Switzerland actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Switzerland file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Switzerland visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their Switzerland visa — the easy way.
From first-time Switzerland visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through Switzerland's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Switzerland website and Embassy of Switzerland. Last verified 2026-04-13. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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