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Important note about the new visa center fees from China:
The Chinese Embassy announced that as of 18 February 2019, the following surcharges will be introduced for each visa application. These are to be paid plus the visa fee.
Details can be found here: NEWS
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Argentina
Responsible Office
Please send all your documents to our office in: Bern
Business
1 Application form
Dully filled and original signed (download)
Original passport
Valid for at least six months beyond return date
1 passport photo
Biometric and in color (see photo criteria)
Invitation letter in Spanish
On company letterhead, stamped and signed. The letter must specify:
- Data from the invited person
- Travel dates
- reason for the trip
The invitation must be legalized by the notary and then by following
department in Argentina: Colegio de Escribanos.
The invitation letter must be submitted in original at the consulate
Letter of introduction
from the applicant's employer in Switzerland, stamped and signed. The letter must specify:
- Data from the traveling person
- Travel dates
- Reason for the trip
- Confirmation to cover the travel expenses
Travel confirmation
Copy of flight confirmation for entry and departure
Residence permit
If necessary, a copy of the applicant´s residence permit valid for Switzerland or Liechtenstein
Power of authority
In order for AVS to obtain the visa, we need an authorization from the traveler (see template)
Tourist
1 Application form
Dully filled and original signed (download)
Original passport
Valid for at least six months beyond return date
1 passport photo
Biometric and in color (see photo criteria)
Employment certificate in English
A confirmation letter from the employer
Proof of financial evidence
Bank statements over the last 3 months
Travel confirmation
Copy of flight confirmation for entry and departure
Residence permit
If necessary, a copy of the applicant´s residence permit valid for Switzerland or Liechtenstein
Power of authority
In order for AVS to obtain the visa, we need an authorization from the traveler (see template)
Processing time
5 - 15 working days
Information
It is also possible to start the process with just a copy of the passport. The original passport is only needed for the issuance (1 - 3 working days) of the visa. We will inform you as soon as the visa can be issued and the passport has to be presented to the embassy.
Please note that citizens of some nationalities must appear personally at the consulate.
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