Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Swiss Confederation

Required Documents for all types of applications

Except for VIN(Visa Issuance Number) holders : for them - Here

 [Basic Information]  

 - Making an appointment in advance: Click (Online reservations only / You can also change or cancel it)

 - Please check the general information for visa application at first. - Link

 - Documents issued only in Switzerland are acceptable (For Swiss issued documents only). 

 - Documents issued in another country must be notarized or get Apostille with one of the languages: English, German, French or 

    Italian and submit the original.

 - Please prepare a seperate set of documents per person if you want to apply for visas for your family members at the same time.

 - PDF is NOT acceptable.

 - All the details of documents can be confirmed just on the spot. No prior confirmation by phone or email:

    If there are any incorrect or supplementary documents, the person in charge will provide guidance when applying.

1. Visa application form renewed in 2022.

1) Completed, Signed in handwriting and dated on the 5th page

2) Attached form

3) Print it out 

4) Address and Contact number in Korea needed

2.  Attach One original color photo on the section (No. 1 Personal Details) of the Application Form  

1) Size: Passport Type (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)

2) White Background 

3) Taken white the last 6 months 

4) Taken in a photo booth or a studio

3. Original Passport(at least valid for 6 months)  + with a scanned copy of the Passport

  : After applying for the visa, you can get it back on the spot immediately.

4. NON SWISS ONLY 

 Permanent Residence Card from Swiss immigration office + with a scanned copy of the Residence Card (Front and Back of ID card) 

• ■Minimum total stay period of 1 year
  

• ■If you do not meet the period, please bring supporting documents to explain your situation.
  

• ■In case of renewal, please submit an official proof issued by the competent authority with the old permit.
  

• ■If you have a history of regular renewal, you can apply even if your current card has 3-6 months remaining

5. Proof of current status 

One of the documents as below:

1) Employment Certificate or Salary slip issued within last 3 months in Switzerland

2) Valid student card with 1 copy of front & back side or Enrollment certificate issued by a swiss university or school

3) Graduation Certificate etc.

4) Family Relation Certificate issued in Switzerland with passport copy of your spouse if you don't work

6. Proof of visit (Please check the necessary documents to the link as below depending on your purpose)

1) Student(D) : Here

2) Short-term visit for less than 90 days(C-3, C-4-5): Here

3) Marriage Migrant(F-6): Here

4) Overseas Korean(F-4): Here

※ H-1 (Working Holiday visa) is NOT available at our Embassy according to the bilateral agreement.

7. Proof of Flight & Accomodation for travelers who intend to stay less than 90 days

1) Round trip flight & hotel booking confirmation with applicant's name on it

2) Already booked before visa application considering process period

8. Proof of financial status : Bank statement for last 3 months

: C-3-1 & C-3-9 applicant

: D-2/D-4 Student visa applicant from non-OECD countries

1) Original bank statement (not acceptable for the one captured & printed out on the mobile) 

※ If you plan to submit the document of one of your family members, please submit his/her passport copy and family registration certificate as well. 

2) Specified income, outcome and balance

3) Issued only in Switzerland

9. Visa fee only in cash * Please bring plenty of cash. We can give you change.

-Average Fee : single 40 CHF ~ multiple 90 CHF  (18~225CHF depending on your Nationality)

-Swiss nationals

 : less than 90 days: 32 CHF 

 : more than 90 days: 48 CHF