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Visa and Entry Regulations for people living in the UK

Visa and Entry Regulations for Switzerland and Liechtenstein for people living in the UK


How to apply for a visa: 

Please see: 
http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/ VFS GLOBAL

Where to apply:

  • In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, in London, 1-8 Bateman's Building, South Soho Square, London W1D 3EN.
    To book an appointment please go online to:
    http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk VFS GLOBAL 
    For additional information please call 0871 376 2101 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon – Fri). 
  • In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, the Edinburgh Office, 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH (for people living in Scotland)
    Office timings 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Mon – Fri)
    For additional information please go online to: http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk/ VFS GLOBAL
    or call 0871 376 2101 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon – Fri). 
  • In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, the Manchester Office, 4th floor, 40 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DE (for people living in the North of England)
    To book an appointment please go online to: 
    http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk VFS GLOBAL
    For additional information please call 0871 376 2101 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon – Fri). 
     
  • In person only; at the Swiss Visa Application Centre, the Cardiff Office, Temple Court 12a Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HA
    Office timings 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Mon – Fri)
    For additional information please go online to: 
    http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk VFS GLOBAL
    or call 0871 376 2101 (free of charge) 8:30 - 17:30 (Mon – Fri).

    There will be a charge for these services; please enquire with the agency.
     
  • In person by appointment only; at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place,
    London W1H2BQ. To book an appointment only please call 0871 376 2101.

    Please note that NO Visa information is given by phone.

Where to apply for a Work, Student, Residence or Spouse’s Permit, or EU Spouse Visa:

In person at the Swiss Embassy, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H 2BQ.
Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10.00 am–11.30 am (except British and Swiss public holidays) without prior appointment. For requirements see 
http://ch.vfsglobal.co.uk VFS GLOBAL
For enquiries you can contact the Embassy by email via the following webpage: 
http://www.swissembassy.org.uk www.swissembassy.org.uk – visa - link: “enquiries” - fill in the form and submit it.