Published on 26 April 2026

Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?

• Visa application form

  • English – German
  • French – English
  • Other languages: SEM – Visa Application Form

• Documentation to submit with a national visa application

  • Family reunification ARM

    PDF245.87 kB19 January 2026

  • Family reunification GEO

    PDF241.47 kB19 January 2026

  Issued to persons who wish to go living with a family member in Switzerland.

  • Student visa

    PDF221.04 kB19 January 2026

  Issued to persons travelling to Switzerland to study.

• Photograph quality

  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines

• Proof of language skills for family reunification

  • Factsheet on proof of language skills

    PDF381.01 kB30 January 2026

  • FAQs on proof of language skills

    PDF327.57 kB2 December 2025

• Processing the application

  The application will be forwarded to the competent cantonal authorities in Switzerland for a decision. The responsible representation can only issue the visa after approval by the competent authorities. The total processing time is approximately 8-12 weeks. This time is an approximation only and may vary considerably depending on the canton responsible and the elements of the application.

  The responsible representation does not provide information during the procedure. Therefore, please contact the cantonal migration authority responsible for your place of residence:

  Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities

• WARNING: Visa Related fraud Information – Protecting Yourself from Scams

  We observe rising scams related to visas, work permits, and employment services. Scammers, posing as companies or individuals, advertise online (for example on social media, on platforms like Telegram) claiming they can secure visa appointments and provide documents like Schengen visas, work contracts, invitation letters etc. for a fee. Those documents usually turn out to be fake after the service fee has been paid.

  These scams are sophisticated, often using fake embassy letters or job offers. Please note that only the information on the official website of the Embassy is binding and no such letters and job offers are issued by the Embassy of Switzerland in Georgia. Work visa for example fall under the category of national visa and are subject of approval by the competent cantonal migration authorities in Switzerland.