Country guides
Schengen travel guide
Visit Switzerland
Scenic railways, clear lakes and dramatic Alpine landscapes create memorable journeys in every season.
Travel inspiration
Highlights worth planning around
Lucerne and Lake Geneva
Jungfrau region
Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Glacier Express
Capital
Bern
Currency
Swiss franc
Prepare your application
Requirements depend on your nationality, UK residence status and purpose of travel. A typical preparation file may include:
- Valid passport and evidence of UK residence
- Completed application forms and recent photographs
- Travel medical insurance suitable for the route
- Accommodation and return-travel evidence
- Financial, employment or study evidence
- Documents supporting the purpose of the visit
This is general guidance, not a guaranteed or complete checklist. Confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy and official application centre before applying.
Official application-centre resources
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