what about my visa?

Who requires a student visa?
Visas may not be required of citizens of the following countries, for stays up to 90 days:
(a) nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;
(b) nationals of countries in South and Central America (except nationals of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Caribbean island states (except nationals of Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti who do need a visa);
(d) nationals of Andorra, Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Fiji, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Korea (Rep. Of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tuvalu and Vatican City;
(e) nationals of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) provided they are resident in Canada, Iceland, Norway, USA or EU countries.

Nationals of countries not appearing above, or those staying longer than 90 days may require a visa to study in Switzerland.

What documents will be required?
A completed application form (3 copies).
1 recent, passport-size photo.
Passport or travel document valid for at least 3 months after intended visit.
Return/onward ticket and visa for next country of destination if required.
Proof of sufficient funds in the form of a recent bank statement.

Time required to issue visa:
Generally 24 hours; however, travellers are advised to apply at least 1 week prior to departure.

Some applications may need to be referred to the Swiss authorities, which can take 6-10 weeks for approval.

What is the cost of a visa?
Varies, depending on nationality. A student permit is approximately USD$150.

How long is the visa valid for?
A student permit is valid for the length of the study period.

Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Swiss embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Switzerland.
http://www.swissemb.org/visa/