- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourist
- Where to apply
- Submit at a VFS Global Switzerland visa application centre in India, which receives applications and returns passports. The Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi takes the decision; direct submission at the embassy is possible only with a prior appointment requested by email.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (INR 9,600) for adults; EUR 45 (INR 4,800) for children aged 6 to 12; free under 6. VFS service charge INR 3,100. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate and can change without notice.
- Processing time
- Usually 15 calendar days from when the embassy receives the complete application, not counting transport time; it can take longer in peak season or when more scrutiny is needed. Applications must be submitted at least 15 calendar days before travel.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel insurance from the approved insurer list with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 per person for medical repatriation, urgent care and emergency hospital treatment, valid for the entire Schengen stay; multiple-entry applicants need cover only for the first journey.
Source: VFS Global overview for Switzerland and the Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan 'Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist' (October 2024), supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.