Study in Switzerland

If you are not from the EU or EEA and will be studying in Switzerland for more than three months, you will need a National Visa D. Apply for this six months before your anticipated arrival in Switzerland. Students from the EU or EEA need only register within two weeks of their arrival in Switzerland to get a residence visa.

The process and cost of a National Visa D will differ depending on the nation in which you now reside. You might be able to finish the procedure online in some cases. The precise steps can be found on the Swiss government’s website.

Switzerland student visa Process

• Accept a college offer: A deposit or fee may also be required to reserve your reservation.
• Set up an appointment at a Swiss embassy or consulate: This is for your visa interview, during which you will present your application form and supporting documents to an official. Not every nationality will be forced to comply.
• Attend the meeting: Include a visa application form among the needed documents.
• Receive a decision: This could take as long as 12 weeks.
• Request a residency permit: You have fourteen days following your arrival in Switzerland to register at a cantonal migration office for your residence permit. Creating your license may take several weeks; therefore, you may be issued a temporary document.
• Dependents having a National Visa D who are students
• Under family reunification, your spouse or dependent children may be eligible to join you in Switzerland. Family members may also be employed.
• As a student, you must demonstrate that you can financially support your family and provide enough housing for them.

Switzerland student visa requirements

Throughout the student visa and residence permit application procedure, Swiss immigration may request one or more of the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Confirmation of enrollment in a Swiss educational institution that is recognized
• Financial documentation demonstrating your ability to sustain yourself in Switzerland
• Evidence of healthcare coverage
• Letter of explanation that illustrates why you choose to study in Switzerland and how it will actually assist your career.
• Copies of prior academic credentials and degrees
• A signed letter verifying your departure from Switzerland at the conclusion of the course.
• The Swiss visa Processing Time; Visa processing can take between 8 and 12 weeks; therefore, you should submit your application as soon as possible. Start your application a minimum of three months before you need to depart, but it’s best to do it as soon as a Swiss university gives you an offer.
• In Switzerland, it is possible to work while studying. As a foreign currently enrolled in Switzerland, you may also work up to 15 hours per week part-time during the academic year and full-time during university breaks, provided you have been in Switzerland for at least six months.
• If you are pursuing a Ph.D. in Switzerland, you can also work up to 15 hours per week part-time; you do not need to have been in the country for six months to begin.
• Employers must organize a student visa work permit for you, and you must remain a full-time student and demonstrate adequate academic progress.