List of Countries
Länderauswahl
Restrictions for travellers due to the Corona Virus
Various countries have issued temporary entry bans or at least entry restrictions for various citizens.
Most embassies also do not issue a visa if the traveller has recently travelled to one of the following countries: China, Iran, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
Please note that new restrictions are currently being introduced daily and AVS does not have all the information from the embassies and the expected restrictions.
More details can be found here: NEWS
News
Telefon
Japan
Business
1 Application form
Dully filled and original signed (download)
Original passport
Valid for at least six months beyond return date
2 passport photo
Biometric and in color (see photo criteria)
Invitation letter
Invitation letter on company letterhead, stamped and signed. The letter must specify:
- Data from the invited person
- Traveldates
- Reason for the trip
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
- Copy of the hotel confirmation
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
2 passport photo
Biometric and in color (see photo criteria)
Proof of financial evidence
Bank statements over the last 3 months
Travel confirmation
- Copy of flight confirmation for entry and departure
- Copy of the hotel confirmation
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 - 10 working days
Information
Collection in Bern:
Each applicant must pick up the visa personally in Bern. You can send us all the documents, we check the documents for you and apply for the visa at the consulate. We will inform you when you can pick up your passport with visa at the consulate.
Collection in Geneva:
No personal appearance required.
Documents
