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Yes, Indian passport holders need a Schengen (type C) visa to visit Switzerland, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults (INR 9,600) and EUR 45 for children aged 6–12 (INR 4,800); children under 6 pay nothing. Apply through VFS Global, which has a centre in Cochin; all applications from India are decided by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, generally within 15 days.

Switzerland visa for Indians at a glance

Visa needed for tourism?Yes — Schengen short-stay (C) visa1
Maximum stay90 days in any 180-day period1
Visa fee (adult)EUR 90 — charged as INR 9,600 (CHF 82)2
Visa fee (child 6–12)EUR 45 — charged as INR 4,800 (CHF 41)2
Visa fee (under 6)Free3
Where to apply in KeralaVFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre, Cochin1
Decision timeGenerally within 15 days; can take up to 30 or 60 days4
When to applyUp to 6 months before travel; at least 15 days before; ideally 2 months before1
Travel insuranceMinimum EUR 30,000 medical cover3

Visa options for Indian passport holders

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — tourism / visiting family12345

Who can use it
All Indian ordinary passport holders
Stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Validity
As issued on the visa
Entries
As issued (single or multiple)
Fee
Adults EUR 90 (INR 9,600 / CHF 82); children 6–12 EUR 45 (INR 4,800 / CHF 41); under 6 free. VFS service charge is extra.
Processing time
Embassy: 10–15 working days after submission at VFS under normal circumstances. SEM: decision generally within 15 days, exceptionally up to 30 or 60 days.
Where to apply
VFS Global Switzerland visa application centres in India (including Cochin); decided by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi
Good to know
Apply no earlier than 6 months before your trip. The Embassy may ask for more documents or an interview. Visas for family members of EU/EFTA citizens are free.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your return, with at least two blank pages. Handwritten passports are not accepted.3
  • One recent photo (not older than 6 months) on a white background, pasted on the signed application form.3
  • Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 per person covering the whole Schengen stay, from an insurer on the Embassy's approved list.34
  • Flight reservation, and hotel bookings or tour package confirmation.3
  • Employees: employer letter with no-objection, last 3 months' salary slips and bank statements, and ITR-V for the last 2 assessment years.3
  • Self-employed: business registration or GST proof, last 3 months' personal bank statements, and ITR-V for 2 years. Retired: 3 months' pension statements.3
  • Families apply together; only the head of family needs to attach bank statements and ITR. Minors not travelling with both parents need a notarised consent letter.3

Before you fly and on arrival

  • Switzerland uses the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced from 12 October 2025. Your face image and fingerprints are recorded at the border instead of a passport stamp.6
  • You may not stay more than 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.4

Applying from Kerala

  • Kerala residents can submit at the VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre in Cochin (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00). Bengaluru and Chennai centres also exist.17
  • Every application from India is sent to and decided by the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.1
  • For visa procedure questions, the Embassy's email is newdelhi.visa@eda.admin.ch; for application status, contact VFS.1

Extending your stay

  • The 90-days-in-180 limit applies across the whole Schengen area. EES records entry and exit dates and calculates the stay automatically.46

What changed recently

  • 12 October 2025: Switzerland started using the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU travellers, with rollout completed by April 2026.6
  • 1 April 2026: Embassy fee table in force: adult visa INR 9,600, child (6–12) visa INR 4,800.2

How Albah Holidays can help

  • We handle Switzerland visa applications from our office in Kozhikode — we check your case, give you the exact document checklist, fill in the application and book any appointment.
  • Where fingerprints or an interview are needed, you attend in person — we prepare you for it and follow up until the decision.
  • We arrange the travel medical insurance the Schengen visa requires.
  • Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
  • Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
  • Flights to Switzerland from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Switzerland?

Yes. You need a Schengen short-stay visa, valid for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.1

How much is the Swiss visa fee in India?

EUR 90 for adults, charged as INR 9,600. Children aged 6–12 pay EUR 45 (INR 4,800). Children under 6 pay nothing. The VFS service charge is extra.23

Where can I apply for a Swiss visa in Kerala?

At the VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre in Cochin. The Embassy in New Delhi makes the decision.17

How long does a Swiss visa take?

Usually 10–15 working days after submission at VFS. In exceptional cases it can take up to 30 or 60 days.14

How early should I apply?

Not more than 6 months before travel and at least 15 days before. The Swiss migration office advises applying at least two months ahead.145

What travel insurance is needed?

Medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 per person covering your whole stay in the Schengen area.34

Official sources

  1. Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland — Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan (FDFA). Page updated 2026-01-19; checked 24 September 2026.
  2. Counter services / Price list (valid from 01-04-2026) — Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan (FDFA). Page updated 2026-04-01; checked 24 September 2026.
  3. Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist — Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan (hosted by VFS Global). Page updated 2024-10; checked 24 September 2026.
  4. FAQ – Entry — State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Page updated 2026-08-27; checked 24 September 2026.
  5. Schengen visa fees — Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan (FDFA). checked 24 September 2026.
  6. Entry/Exit System (EES) — State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Page updated 2026-03-31; checked 24 September 2026.
  7. Attend a centre – Switzerland visa, India — VFS Global (official service provider of the Embassy of Switzerland). checked 24 September 2026.

Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.

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