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Switzerland Schengen visa checklist for Indian applicants
Every item of the Switzerland tourist-visa checklist for applicants in India, as printed, with the two lines people ask about most picked out: the flight reservation and the proof of accommodation.
Updated Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited
THE QUICK ANSWER
For flights, the Switzerland tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservation : With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. For accommodation it prints: “Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states : Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.
Flight reservation: what the Switzerland checklist says
“Flight reservation : With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.”
This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket.
- It asks for the travellers’ names on the reservation, so order one booking that names everyone who is applying.
- If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.
From DummyTicketDesk: dummy ticket (flight reservation), a genuine airline reservation in each traveller’s name, held without payment, ₹708 incl. GST for the first traveller.
Hotel booking: what the Switzerland checklist says
“Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states : Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.”
This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.
- A package tour or a travel agency’s confirmation is named as an alternative.
- The line also names advance payments as a form of proof.
From DummyTicketDesk: confirmed hotel booking for the nights of your trip, in the guests’ names, ₹590 incl. GST per hotel, arranged with the desk on WhatsApp.
We match the flight, the hotels and your itinerary
An officer reads the flight reservation, the hotel bookings, the insurance and the form side by side. The arrival date, the first check-in, the last check-out and the return flight have to tell one story, with no night missing. That is what the desk does when you order hotel bookings with a flight reservation: each one is matched to your itinerary.
Dummy ticket and hotel bookings, matched to your itinerary
We do not send one loose document. The desk matches the flight reservation and every hotel booking to your itinerary: the same dates, the same cities, and no night left uncovered. These are the real documents of one order for a Switzerland visa file, issued on 5 November 2026: one flight reservation and four hotel bookings that cover all 9 nights between the two flights. Personal details are blacked out; everything else is as issued.
Flight reservationEtihad, Hyderabad (HYD) to Zurich (ZRH), status Confirmed
Hotel booking, ZurichMEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity, 3 nights
Hotel booking, GenevaB&B HOTEL Geneva Airport, 3 nights
Hotel booking, LucerneSeminarhotel Romerohaus, 2 nights
Hotel booking, Zurich AirportLeonardo Hotel Zurich Airport, 1 night
Open the full documents and the day-by-day table: flight and hotels matched date by date
Switzerland tourist visa checklist: all 18 items
Each item is printed here as it appears on the checklist titled “Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist”, issued by Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, marked “October 24”. The flight and accommodation lines are highlighted.
| # | About | As printed on the checklist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport | Valid national passport : Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations regarding the front page (bio data) cannot be accepted. |
| 2 | Photo | 1 passport size picture: White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture).; Picture to be pasted on the application form, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted. For more details, please refer to: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf |
| 3 | Application form | Visa application form : Completed and signed by the applicant, if applicable, authorization of third person.; If the applicant is a minor: visa application signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person. (Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate etc.). |
| 4 | Occupation | Introduction letter : Letter (original document), needs to be on a business letterhead from the employer/company.; Letter needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service.; ‘No objection statement’ regarding the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen States.; Mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip. |
| 5 | Travel insurance | Travel Insurance : Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances: https://www.eda.admin.ch/dam/countries/countries-content/india/en/visa/SchengetList-Travel_Insurance_Companies-EN.pdf; Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person.; Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.; The insurance has to cover the entire stay within the Schengen territory.; Applicants who wish to apply for a six months or a one year multiple visa are not obliged to provide a 180 (365) day coverage. It is sufficient to submit an insurance policy covering the first journey. |
| 6 | Flight reservation | Flight reservation : With names of all travelers.; If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental. |
| 7 | Accommodation | Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states : Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments. |
| 8 | Proof of funds | Proof of financial status : All documents have to be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank. |
| 9 | Occupation | If employed : Last 3 months salary slips; Last 3 months personal bank account statements in which the salary is credited; Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years. |
| 10 | Occupation | If self-employed and/or company owner : Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership; Last 3 months personal bank statements; Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years. |
| 11 | Proof of funds | If retired : Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months.; Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. |
| 12 | Other | Families : The visa applications have to be submitted together, only the head of family needs to attach bank statements, personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted), travel insurance (mentioning all the names of the insured), flight booking (mentioning all the names of the travelling family members), all the hotel confirmations (if all the rooms are under the same booking and under the name of the head of the family). |
| 13 | Other | Students above 16 year old : Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University. |
| 14 | Minors | Children under 18 years old, not travelling with both parents : Consent letter of the non-travelling parent or legal guardian, certified by public notary. |
| 15 | Minors | Children under 18 years old, travelling alone : Consent letter of both parents or legal guardians, certified by public notary. |
| 16 | Minors | In all cases: copy of passport from both parents (legal guardian/s) or PAN card or driving license. |
| 17 | Other | Visa fees: Adults: EUR 90.00; Children between 6 and 12 years old: EUR 45.00; Children under 6 years old: free of charge |
| 18 | Other | Information for Certificate of Identity (CoI) and Identity Certificate (IC) holders: Additionally required documents are: valid Residence Certificate (RC); valid Return Visa |
Visiting family or travelling for business?
The same two lines on the other Switzerland checklists in the same set, as printed.
| Purpose | Flight line | Accommodation line |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting family & friends | “Flight reservation : With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.” | No accommodation line on this checklist |
| Business | “Flight reservation : With names of all travelers.” | No accommodation line on this checklist |
Switzerland visa from India: fee, where to apply, timing
- Visa type
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C), up to 90 days in any 180
- Visa fee
- €90 adults, €45 children 6–11, free under 6, plus the VFS service charge
- Where Indians apply
- Any Swiss VFS Global centre in India; the Embassy in New Delhi decides every file
- Application centres
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Cochin
- Processing time
- 7–10 calendar days after submission, according to the Embassy
Routes from India, common mistakes and the official links are on Dummy ticket for Switzerland visa: flight and hotel documents explained.
Switzerland checklist questions
Is a flight ticket required for a Switzerland visa from India?
The Switzerland tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservation : With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. It asks for the travellers’ names on the reservation, so order one booking that names everyone who is applying. If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.
Is a hotel booking required for a Switzerland visa?
The checklist prints: “Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states : Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it. A package tour or a travel agency’s confirmation is named as an alternative. The line also names advance payments as a form of proof.
What does the Switzerland checklist say about travel insurance?
It prints: “Travel Insurance : Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances: https://www.eda.admin.ch/dam/countries/countries-content/india/en/visa/SchengetList-Travel_Insurance_Companies-EN.pdf Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person. Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance has to cover the entire stay within the Schengen territory.”
How many documents are on the Switzerland tourist visa checklist?
This copy lists 18 items, from the application form and passport to proof of funds. The full list is on this page in the order the checklist prints it. Bring what your own category asks for: employed, self-employed, student and retired applicants have different lines.
Where does this Switzerland checklist come from, and is it current?
It is the checklist titled “Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist”, issued by Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, marked “October 24”, read on the date shown on this page. Checklists change, so compare it with the version on the official page for Switzerland before you submit; the links are on our Switzerland page.
Source and date
This page reproduces the checklist titled “Checklist for Schengen Visa: Tourist”, issued by Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, marked “October 24”, for applicants in India. We read it on 10 November 2026 and copied its items without rewording. Embassies revise their checklists, and a visa centre may hand you a newer one: the version on the official page for Switzerland is the one that counts. The documents common to every Schengen country are set by the EU’s harmonised list for India, explained in the Schengen visa documents checklist for Indians.
Pick what your visa file needs
Three documents, one price each, GST included. Every button opens the order right here.
Extended hold
Flight reservation held for longer
₹1,770GST incl.
one traveller · extra travellers quoted
Arranged on WhatsApp, office hours
- For a visa appointment a few days away
- The airline sets the exact hold time
- PNR verifiable on the airline website
- Name exactly as in your passport
- PDF on WhatsApp + email
- Extra travellers quoted on WhatsApp
Flight reservation
Dummy ticket for your visa file
₹708GST incl.
first traveller · +₹472 each extra
PDF in ~30 min, office hours
- PNR verifiable on the airline website
- Name exactly as in your passport
- One-way, return or multi-city (+₹299 per traveller per extra stop)
- PDF on WhatsApp + email
- Free name correction within 24 h
- +₹472 per extra traveller
Hotel booking
Confirmed stay for your visa file
₹590GST incl.
per hotel · any number of guests
Arranged on WhatsApp, office hours
- Real hotel with a real confirmation number
- Hotel name, address and contact on the voucher
- Dates match your trip
- Guest names as in your passport
- PDF voucher by WhatsApp + email
- Free name correction within 24 h
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