What documents are required to apply for a Swiss student visa?

As studying in Switzerland becomes increasingly popular, more and more Chinese students are heading abroad. Switzerland, with its well-established education system, attracts many students every year. So, what are the required documents for a Swiss student visa? Below, we provide an overview for your reference.

Documents required for a Swiss student visa:

· Three completed entry application forms in English, French, German, or Italian (filled out using a printer or a blue/black ballpoint pen), signed and dated.

· Four recent passport-sized color photos (must comply with the requirements published on the website of the Embassy of Switzerland in China: white background, size 3.5cm x 4.5cm).

· A copy of pages 1-6 of your passport, as well as copies of all visas and entry/exit stamps. The original passport and 3 copies are required (if you have an old passport, the same requirements apply).

· The admission letter from the chosen school, 1 original and 2 copies.

· Proof of sufficient funds for the applicant (e.g., bank guarantee, bank deposit certificate), 1 original and 2 copies.

· Academic certificates or diplomas (must be notarized by a notary public and accompanied by a translation in French, Italian, or German), 1 original and 2 copies.

· Personal resume (in a foreign language), signed by the student, 3 copies.

· Study plan (in a foreign language), signed by the student, 3 copies.

· Future study plan (in a foreign language) regarding career intentions after completing studies in Switzerland, explaining how you will benefit from your studies, signed by the student, 3 copies.

· Complete address in both Chinese and English, including postal code and telephone number, for mailing documents or for contact if further information is required.

· Students whose medium of instruction is English must provide the original valid IELTS score, 2 copies.

Once the Swiss student visa application is approved, the applicant must provide the following documents to collect the visa:

· Valid passport.

· Receipt of tuition payment transferred to the relevant school (faxed by the school to the Embassy/Consulate of Switzerland in China) to confirm that all fees have been paid in full (at least the tuition for the academic year must be paid).