Visa procedures for Switzerland
Visas for foreign nationals can be issued by the Swiss representation covering their place of residence. Please read the instructions below carefully and be aware that visa procedures usually take a long time. The documents necessary for a successful visa application are different for each country. It can be helpful to hand in supporting documents such as flight tickets, travel insurance prove or a hotel booking confirmation.
Visa requirements and country-specific information
This page contains general information on who needs a visa for Switzerland and how you obtain it. Select your country at the bottom of the page and check, which embassy covers your region and where you need to submit your visa application form.
Visa application form in different languages
This page lists the visa application form in different languages.
Invitation letter
If you need an invitation letter from the conference organization to support your application, kindly send an email to the congress administration. Please keep in mind that an invitation letter can only be issued, once your registration is complete.
If you are wondering about travel support, please read through the information given by SCAR and IASC regarding travel support.
Visas for foreign nationals can be issued by the Swiss representation covering their place of residence. Please read the instructions below carefully and be aware that visa procedures usually take a long time. The documents necessary for a successful visa application are different for each country. It can be helpful to hand in supporting documents such as flight tickets, travel insurance prove or a hotel booking confirmation.
Visa requirements and country-specific information
This page contains general information on who needs a visa for Switzerland and how you obtain it. Select your country at the bottom of the page and check, which embassy covers your region and where you need to submit your visa application form.
Visa application form in different languages
This page lists the visa application form in different languages.
Invitation letter
If you need an invitation letter from the conference organization to support your application, kindly send an email to the congress administration. Please keep in mind that an invitation letter can only be issued, once your registration is complete.
If you are wondering about travel support, please read through the information given by SCAR and IASC regarding travel support.