Visa procedure
Since April 24th, 2006, an appointment by phone (1-900 222 340, THB 9/min) is required for all visa applications. The number can only be dialed within Thailand. Appointments can be arranged in Thai or English from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 8 pm (November-February, 8 am - 5 pm).
For security reasons, applicants must give their names, surnames and passport number.
How to contact the visa section
For all your questions, please send us an e-mail:
visa@ban.rep.admin.ch
For reasons of data protection, our Thai employees are not allowed to give any information by telephone.
Open to the public
Monday to Friday, from 09.00 to 11.30 AM
Telephone (Mo. - Th. 01.00 PM - 04.00 PM, only for student visas)
No other information will be given by phone
++ 66 2 254 45 96
02 254 45 96 (from Thailand)
Information on visa requirements can be listened to in Thai at the following number: 1-900 222 340
Fax
++ 66 2 254 4804
02 254 4804 (from Thailand)
Federal Office for Migration
Information sheet for entry to Switzerland, published by the Federal Office for Migration (FOM) in Bern.
Who needs a visa?
Thai citizens holding a valid diplomatic or official passport are released from the obligation to hold a visa for Switzerland.
Citizens of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand are required to apply for a visa to enter Switzerland. Applications for visa can be submitted to the Embassy of Switzerland, Bangkok, by prior appointment. Visa applicants usually have to submit the documentation to the embassy in person.
Visa application forms can be obtained at this representation or downloaded and printed. Information regarding conditions, which have to be fulfilled in order to obtain a visa, is available at the corresponding information leaflets at the bottom of this site.
Schengen visa
As per August 1st, 2000, Thai citizens holding a valid Schengen-Visa are exempted from visa obligation if the purpose of travelling to Switzerland is tourism, visits for business contacts, medical treatment and rehabilitation, participation in certain events as well as temporary media coverage for foreign media for a period not exceeding 90 days.
With this regard please also consider the corresponding instruction leaflet "Schengen".
Issuing Delays
the process of issuing the visa, when in the competence of the embassy, takes 2 working days. Applications which have to be submitted to the Swiss authorities for consideration will normally be processed within 2 months.
Visa Types
Concerning most frequent visa categories, you may find additional information in the leaflets listed below. Applicants with marriage intentions will find necessary specifications by looking under civil status matters (in French or Geman).
For any further information, you may contact the Swiss representation in Bangkok directly by e-mail visa@ban.rep.admin.ch
Swiss Embassy - Bangkok
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