Study visa in Switzerland

Study visa in Switzerland:

Due to the geographical location of Switzerland and the beauty of its nature, it has become the center of attention of many young people who dream of the opportunity to travel abroad, and not only that, but Switzerland is famous for the quality of education based on its progress, civilized openness, multiculturalism and study development stages, so it has become the dream of all young people who want to complete their studies, but many students are unaware of enough information about obtaining a Swiss study visa, and in this article we will explain all the information necessary to obtain a Swiss study visa and what are the official documents required?

How do I get the Swiss study visa?

If the student is a citizen of the European Union, he does not necessarily need to obtain a visa to study, as is the case in some other countries such as Japan, Singapore and Malaysia, but it does require the need to obtain a residence permit to study.

In case the student is a citizen of other countries not belonging to the European Union, this may require obtaining a Swiss study visa, and there are two types of this visa, as follows:

Schengen visa type C:

This visa gives the possibility of staying in Switzerland for a period not exceeding 90 days. Therefore, it is granted to students who follow short study programs such as summer schools and language schools. The student cannot extend the duration of this visa and the student cannot stay in Switzerland for longer than the aforementioned duration.

National visa type D:

This visa gives students the possibility to stay in Switzerland for a period of more than 3 months to study, and can therefore be granted to students who follow an integrated study program.

What are the official papers required to obtain a Swiss study visa?

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  A certified copy of the passport, knowing that it is valid for a period of more than 3 months after the end of the specified period of residence in Switzerland.

  
  


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  2 recent personal photos with white background, measuring 4.5 x 3.5.

  
  


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  Academic acceptance letter from a university in Switzerland.

  
  


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  Bring a copy of a document for payment of all university fees.

  
  


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  The existence of a bank account and the need to bring an account statement of bank transactions for the period of the last 6 months, indicating the existence of a sufficient balance to support financial expenses during the study period in Switzerland, or the existence of other financial sources as property.

  
  


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  If the student obtains a scholarship, he must provide proof of this.

  
  


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  Submit the student's CV.

  
  


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  The need to provide an official commitment to leave Switzerland immediately after the end of the study period.

  
  


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  The motivation for wanting to study and travel in Switzerland must be indicated.

  
  


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  Certified copy of all scientific and academic certificates obtained by the student.

  
  


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  Bring a document proving the existence of health insurance that covers all costs.

  
  


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  It is necessary to have a hotel reservation and a return plane ticket.

  
  

How do I get the Swiss study visa?

To obtain a Swiss study visa, it is done as follows; After ensuring that you have all the aforementioned official documents and papers and having verified their authenticity:

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  He is applying for a Swiss study visa

  
  


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  All required data and information is written down and submitted to the relevant employee.

  
  


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  Pay all fees for the Swiss study visa.

  
  


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  If the visa is approved by the embassy, ​​it will be obtained in less than 15 days at most.

  
  

It should be noted that international students are entitled to a job opportunity during the period of study in Switzerland for a period not exceeding 15 hours per week, and if the student wishes to extend the period of work, he must first apply for a desire to obtain a work permit.