Documents Required

To ensure compliance, all documents submitted must be in either English, French, Dutch, or German. Additionally, any foreign official documents must undergo legalization or possess an apostille, unless a specific exemption is outlined in a treaty.

STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

Online Visa Application form (original)

Original Passport: Your original passport, along with a copy of the passport, including the signature page.

Please note that the passport should have been issued within the past ten years and be valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa’s validity. Ensure that you have at least two blank visa pages, which need not be consecutive.

Photograph: A recent passport-size photograph, taken within the last six months. The photograph should be undamaged and have a light and plain background.

UK Residence Permit/ BRP: Your original UK residence permit, accompanied by a copy. The residence permit should be valid for more than one month from the day you exit the Schengen area.

To support your Schengen visa application, you need to provide the following documentation:

Proof of current occupation:

Employed: Letter of Employment (dated, no more than one week old) should include the following details:

– Company letterhead
– Original wet signature (unless explicitly stated otherwise)
– Applicant’s full name and address
– Clear mention of the purpose and precise dates of the intended business travel to Switzerland
– Explicit indication of who will be responsible for covering the expenses associated with the trip.

Self-Employed: Self-employed individuals are required to provide a letter from their accountant, banker, or solicitor, which should be dated and no more than one week old. The letter must include the following:

1. Original wet signature (unless explicitly stated otherwise)
2. Name and address of the applicant
3. Detailed information about the nature of their self-employment or business ownership in the UK
4. Bank account statements for the past three months
5. Position of the signatory
6. Self-assessment form edited by HM Revenue & Customs

Proof of business invitation:  A signed invitation letter from a Swiss-based company, printed on official company letterhead paper. The letter should include the following details: the purpose and specific dates of the business travel to Switzerland, as well as information regarding the party responsible for covering the expenses.

Proof of Funds:
UK current personal and business bank statements for the last three months with a healthy closing balance not older than 7 days. Online statements are acceptable if they clearly display the account holder’s name and account details.

In the event that the applicant receives financial support from a third party, the following documents must be provided:

1. Bank account statements of the sponsor.
2. Employment letter from the sponsor.
3. A statement expressing the sponsor’s willingness to support the applicant, including the intended travel dates.
4. Copy of the sponsor’s passport.
5. Proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate.

Proof of Travel

Transport documentation (with the applicant’s name as the passenger) should include the following:

– For travel by plane: a confirmed reservation with a booking reference number.
– For travel by train: a rail ticket.
– For travel by car: a ferry ticket, a copy of the driver’s driving license, and vehicle insurance.

Additionally, it is essential to provide the following:

A confirmed reservation for a return ticket to the UK or a confirmed overseas ticket for onward travel.

Please ensure that all the necessary transport documents are in order and readily available.

Travel Insurance (Comprehensive Medical Coverage)

A travel insurance that provides all-risk medical coverage. The insurance policy must clearly display the customer’s name and be valid throughout the entire Schengen Area. It must cover the entire duration of the customer’s intended stay in the Schengen Area. The minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation, including the necessary clause, should amount to at least €30,000. If your bank provides coverage, kindly provide a recent letter, no more than one month old, confirming your insurance details.