Switzerland is a small state in Western Europe known for its quality watches, reliable banks and delicious cheese. To enter Switzerland, you need to complete a number of important documents.
Instructions
Step 1
Switzerland joined the Schengen countries back in 2008. From this moment, in order to enter the territory of this state, you need to have either a residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen zone or a Schengen visa.
Step 2
You can apply for a Schengen visa to travel to Switzerland at a travel agency registered with the embassy or at one of the Russian visa centers. Such centers can be found in large cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg (preliminary online registration is required), Khabarovsk, Yekaterinburg, etc.
Step 3
There are several types of visas that can be issued to enter Switzerland. Tourist (category C) allows you to stay in the country for up to three months. To obtain it, you need to present documents confirming either the booking of a hotel or apartment, or the registration of a tour trip.
Step 4
A visitor visa can be obtained if one of your relatives or friends legally residing in Switzerland sends you an invitation. This visa is also a Category C visa and has a short stay. A business visa belongs to the same type. A Swiss work or study visa can be issued for more than 3 months. The period of stay in the country usually coincides with the period of the contract drawn up for this purpose.
Step 5
The documents required for these visas vary. The main thing that you must provide: passport, application form, photographs, a copy of the annual health insurance, a certain amount of money.
Step 6
Moving to Switzerland for permanent residence is very difficult, as this country considers itself closed from foreigners. Citizens who are employed in this state or in an educational institution have the right to obtain a residence permit (residence permit). You can live in this mode for up to 10 years, renewing the residence permit every 3 months.
Step 7
At the end of this period, a citizen can apply for permanent residence (permanent residence). But such applications can be considered from 3 to 5 years, and no one guarantees a positive result.
