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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 70 (from laksa149)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa070.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html","crawl_time":1775681849,"first_indexed_time":1507366360,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ch,admin!eda,www,\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html s443","src_root_hash":"5416092891903592670","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Application for Schengen visa and procedure","meta_descriptions":[""],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If your fingerprints have not been recorded, personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory. You will need to schedule an appointment with the\nVFS Global Office competent for your place of residence\n.  \nIf your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you may not have to register them again in person. Instead, you have to contact the competent Swiss representation:\nWashington:\nwashington.visa@eda.admin.ch\nAtlanta: \natlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch\nNew York:\nnewyork.visa@eda.admin.ch\nSan Francisco:\nsanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch\nand send in a copy of the visa sticker that was issued when the fingerprints were taken. If they can be copied, include the Swiss representation's response to your email with your complete Schengen visa application to the\nVFS Global Office competent for your place of residence\n.\nIf the previously recorded fingerprints are of insufficient quality and cannot be used for a new visa, you will need to appear in person to have them registered again. This may still be necessary even if you previously received confirmation from the Swiss representation.\nPersonal appearance and fingerprint scan is not necessary for children under the age of 12.\nThe Swiss representation reserves the right to request the applicant to appear for a personal interview after reviewing the application. \nAs a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended.\nSome Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here:\nList of countries\nIt is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey.  \nShort stay visas (tourists, visitors, business):\nComplete applications are in general processed within 10-15 days\nVisa for persons who have already received an authorization from a Swiss cantonal authority (initiated by the employer in Switzerland):\nOne week\nThe reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form.\nYou have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration.\nSEM\nBiometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording.  \nIf you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance.\nCitizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members\nIf you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing.\nStart of page\nLast update 11.12.2025","attrs_markdown":"# Application for Schengen visa and procedure\n[![Logo FDFA](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/etc.clientlibs\/eda\/base\/clientlibs\/publish\/resources\/topimages\/logo_ch_print.png) Switzerland and the United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home.html)\n\n- [The Federal Council](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  - [The Federal Council (admin)](https:\/\/www.admin.ch\/gov\/en\/start.html)\n    - [Federal Chancellery FC](http:\/\/www.bk.admin.ch\/index.html?lang=en)\n    - [Federal Department of Foreign Affairs 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  - [Slovenia](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/slovenia\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Solomon Islands](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/solomon-islands.html)\n    - [Somalia](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/somalia\/en\/home.html)\n    - [South Africa](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/south-africa\/en\/home.html)\n    - [South Sudan](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/countries\/south-sudan\/en\/home)\n    - [Spain](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/countries\/spain\/en\/home)\n    - [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/sri-lanka\/en\/home.html)\n    - [St. Kitts and Nevis](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/st-kitts-and-nevis.html)\n    - [St. Lucia](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/st-lucia.html)\n    - [St. Vincent and the Grenadine](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/st-vincent-and-the-grenadine.html)\n    - [Sudan](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/sudan\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Suriname](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/suriname.html)\n    - [Sweden](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/sweden\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Syria](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/syria\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/taiwan\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Tajikistan](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/tajikistan\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Tanzania](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/tanzania\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Thailand](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/countries\/thailand\/en\/home)\n    - [Togo](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/togo.html)\n    - [Tonga](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/tonga.html)\n    - [Trinidad and Tobago](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/trinidad-and-tobago.html)\n    - [Tunisia](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/tunisia\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Turkey](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/turkey\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Turkmenistan](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/turkmenistan.html)\n    - [Tuvalu](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/tuvalu.html)\n    - [Uganda](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/uganda.html)\n    - [Ukraine](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/ukraine\/en\/home.html)\n    - [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/united-arab-emirates\/en\/home.html)\n    - [United Kingdom](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/countries\/united-kingdom\/en\/home)\n    - [United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Uruguay](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/uruguay\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/uzbekistan\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Vanuatu](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/vanuatu.html)\n    - [Vatican (Holy See)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/vatican.html)\n    - [Venezuela](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/venezuela\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Vietnam](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/vietnam\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Yemen](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/yemen\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Zambia](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/zambia\/en\/home.html)\n    - [Zimbabwe](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/zimbabwe\/en\/home.html)\n\n## Sprachwahl\n- 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[EN](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n## Service-Navigation\n- [Online Desk FDFA](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/services\/online-desk.html)\n- [Helpline](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/contact.html)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/contacts-overview.html)\n## eda.base.components.templates.base.accessKeys\n\n## eda.base.components.navigation.top.navigation\n[![](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/etc.clientlibs\/eda\/base\/clientlibs\/publish\/resources\/build\/assets\/swiss.svg) **Switzerland and the United States of America**](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home.html)\n\n[eda.base.components.navigation.top.menu Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n[eda.base.components.navigation.top.search 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[Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Swiss Events in the U.S.](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/events.html)\n  Experience Switzerland at events in your region\n  \n  ### [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/newsletter.html)\n  Stay informed about Swiss-US interests and relations in the fields of innovation, science and technology, economic affairs, democracy, the arts and lifestyle\n  \n  ### [Job openings](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/vacancies.html)\n  Job openings and internship programs at Swiss representations in the United States of America.\n  \n  ### [Events Swiss Business Hub USA](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/agenda.html)\n  Follow the activities of the Swiss Business Hub in the US\\!\n  \n  ### [Switzerland in the US Media](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/switzerland-in-the-media.html)\n  Find a collection of articles in U.S. media exploring different aspects of Switzerland\n  \n  ### [News](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/news.html)\n  News and press releases of the FDFA\n  \n  ### [Public holidays](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/news\/holidays.html)\n  The Swiss representations are closed on the listed dates\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Representations](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington.html)\n  Represents Switzerland’s interests in the United States of America and provides services to Swiss nationals in the District of Columbia (DC), the States of Delaware (DE), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), as well as in the Insular Areas of the United States of Northern Mariana Islands (MP), Guam (GU).\n  \n  ### [Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/consulate-atlanta.html)\n  Represents Switzerland’s interests in Atlanta and provides services to Swiss nationals in the States of Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Louisiana (LA), Mississippi (MS), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Oklahoma (OK), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and the Cayman Islands\n  \n  ### [Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/consulate-chicago.html)\n  Represents Switzerland’s interests in the States of Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Michigan (MI), Missouri (MO), Minnesota (MN), Nebraska (NE), North Dakota (ND), South Dakota (SD), Wisconsin (WI). Services to Swiss nationals are provided either by the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington (IL, IN, IA, KS, MO, NE) or by the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York (MI, MN, SD, ND, WI).\n  \n  ### [Consulate General of Switzerland in New York](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/consulate-nyc.html)\n  Represents Switzerland’s interests in New York and provides services to Swiss nationals in the States of New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Massachusetts (MA), Pennsylvania (PA), Connecticut (CT), Wisconsin (WI), Ohio (OH), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), Maine (ME), Rhode Island (RI), Puerto Rico (PR), Bermuda (BDA), South Dakota (SD), North Dakota (ND), U.S. Virgin Isl. (VI).\n  \n  ### [Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/consulate-sf.html)\n  Represents Switzerland’s interests in San Francisco and provides services to Swiss nationals in the States of California (CA), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Colorado (CO), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Oregon (OR), Utah (UT), Washington (WA), and Wyoming (WY)\n  \n  ### [Consulate of Switzerland in Boston](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/consulate-boston.html)\n  Responsible for building and maintaining relations between Switzerland and the United States in the areas of education, research and innovation. The consulate general in New York is responsible for all consular and visa-related matters.\n  \n  ### [Swiss Business Hub USA](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/swiss-business-hub.html)\n  The Swiss Business Hub supports small and medium-sized enterprises as well as startups with their export strategy to the US and promotes Switzerland as a business location.\n  \n  ### [Honorary representations](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/representations\/embassy-washington\/honorary-consulates.html)\n  support Swiss representations in safeguarding Switzerland’s interests and in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency the representation responsible (embassy or consulate-general) must be contacted immediately.\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Travel advice](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Travel advice for United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/current-situation.html)\n  The current security situation in the country\n  \n  ### [Travel advice in brief](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/travel-advice-in-brief.html)\n  An overview of the content, and how it is kept up to date\n  \n  ### [Tips before and during the trip](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/before-departure.html)\n  Information for preparing your trip\n  \n  ### [Travel documents, visa and entry](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/visa-and-entry.html)\n  Visa application procedure and applicable regulations in Switzerland\n  \n  ### [FAQ](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/faq.html)\n  Advice and information for travellers\n  \n  ### [Terrorism and kidnap](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/terrorism-and-kidnap.html)\n  How to minimise the risks\n  \n  ### [Earthquake](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/earthquake.html)\n  What to do in case of earthquake abroad?\n  \n  ### [Radioactivity](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/radioactivity.html)\n  Protective measures in the event of incidents involving increased levels of radioactivity\n  \n  ### [Consular Aid](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/consular-aid.html)\n  Consular protection from the local Swiss representation\n  \n  ### [Travel links](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/travel-links.html)\n  Further information on foreign travel\n  \n  ### [Email Subscription Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/rhreg.html)\n  Receive all the updates on the FDFA's travel advice by subscribing to the free email service\n  \n  ### [Travel Admin App](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/travel-advice\/travel-admin-app.html)\n  Information and round-the-clock assistance worldwide – travel carefree with the FDFA's new app in your pocket.\n  \n  ## Focus\n  [Maritime Piracy](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/fokus\/focus1.html)\n  \n  [Risk of kidnapping in the Sahara and Sahel region](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/representations-and-travel-advice\/fokus\/focus2.html)\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Living & working in the United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Emigrating](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/auswandern-.html)\n  Planning and preparation of your emigration.\n  \n  ### [Retiring abroad](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/ruhestand-im-ausland.html)\n  Pension payment, medical care, insurance, health insurance and social integration during your retirement abroad.\n  \n  ### [Rights and obligations of Swiss nationals abroad](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/rights-and-obligations-of-swiss-nationals-abroad.html)\n  Swiss nationals who live and travel abroad are subject to which national laws and obligations?\n  \n  ### [Temporary stay abroad](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/temporaerer-auslandaufenthalt.html)\n  Preparation of your temporary stay abroad, such as a trip abroad or professional and language training abroad.\n  \n  ### [Returning to Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/rueckwandern.html)\n  Deregistration abroad and obligation to register in Switzerland on your return to Switzerland.\n  \n  ### [Representations in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/representations-in-switzerland.html)\n  Consulates, embassies and contacts in Switzerland\n  \n  ### [Working abroad](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/arbeiten-im-ausland.html)\n  Opportunities, job search and general conditions for your work abroad.\n  \n  ### [Swiss nationals living abroad](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/swiss-nationals-living-abroad.html)\n  How many Swiss nationals live in the country and what they do\n  \n  ### [Clubs](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/living-in\/clubs.html)\n  Get together with other Swiss nationals living abroad\n  \n  [![Flag United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/eda\/img\/Flaggen\/us-flagge.png\/jcr:content\/renditions\/cq5dam.thumbnail.78.117.png)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/living-abroad\/auslandaufenthalt\/auswandern\/laenderinformationen\/usa.html \"External Link\")\n  \n  ### [USA country dossier](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/eda\/en\/fdfa\/living-abroad\/auslandaufenthalt\/auswandern\/laenderinformationen\/usa.html)\n  Comprehensive information on living and working in the United States of America.\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Services](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  Please contact the Embassy of Switzerland or the Consulate General of Switzerland which is in charge for your place of residence \\*) when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new Swiss passport or Swiss identity card, have moved or wish to apply for Swiss citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown list to the right.\n  \n  Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from their Swiss representation.\n  \n  \\*) You can find out which Swiss representation is in charge for your place of residence by clicking on the tab \"Representations\" in the grey ribbon above.\n  \n  [![](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/countries\/eda-all\/images\/Swissrevue_white_EN.jpg\/jcr:content\/renditions\/cq5dam.thumbnail.180.113.png)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/services\/swiss-revue.html)\n  \n  The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.\n  \n  ### FDFA services abroad\n  Choose your service\\!\n  \n  [![Online desk](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/eda\/img\/Logos\/Online-Schalter-Visual_web.jpg\/jcr:content\/renditions\/cq5dam.thumbnail.180.113.png)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/services\/online-desk.html)\n  \n  Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad. © FDFA\n  ### [Online desk FDFA](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/services\/online-desk.html)\n  Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.\n  \n  The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Visa & entry to Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch.html)\n  Information on requirements to enter Switzerland and to take residence, procedure to submit an entry visa application, visa application form and fees\n  \n  ### [Information and contacts](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/information-contacts.html)\n  List of information sources and contact points with regard to entering Switzerland and residency\n  \n  ### [Living in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/residency.html)\n  What you need to know about working, studying and living in Switzerland as a foreigner\n  \n  ### [Information about Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/information-ch.html)\n  Summary of general information about Switzerland and links\n  \n  ### [Business activities in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/business-activities.html)\n  Switzerland's strength as one of the most successful global business locations\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n- [Switzerland and the United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  \n  ### [Bilateral relations Switzerland–United States of America](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/switzerland-and\/bilateral-relations.html)\n  The U.S. is a major partner of Switzerland in all respects. The relations between Switzerland and the United States of America are extremely rich, diverse and long-standing.\n  \n  ### [Science, Higher Education and Innovation](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/switzerland-and\/science-technology-education.html)\n  Small country, big science: learn more about Switzerland’s research landscape, its policies and programs, and international cooperation in science, higher education, and innovation.\n  \n  ### [Switzerland’s Foreign Policy](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/switzerland-and\/swiss-foreign-policy.html)\n  According to the Federal Constitution, the goal of Swiss foreign policy is ensuring Switzerland’s independence and security and promoting the nation’s welfare. Through its foreign policy, Switzerland also makes a contribution to the alleviation of need and poverty in the world, the respect for human rights and the promotion of democracy as well as to the peaceful coexistence of peoples and the conservation of natural resources.\n  \n  ### [Export and investment promotion](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/switzerland-and\/export-promotion.html)\n  A broad overview of Swiss services compiled by the FDFA, SECO and the Swiss representations abroad\n  \n  [Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n- [Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch.html)\n- [Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days.html)\n- [Do I need a Schengen visa?](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/do-i-need-a-schengen-visa.html)\n- [Where to apply for a Schengen visa?](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/where-to-apply-schengen.html)\n- [Application for Schengen visa and procedure]()\n- [Schengen visa fees](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/fees-schengen.html)\n- [Schengen and your personal data](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/sis.html)\n- [Application procedure for urgent medical purposes (fast-track)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/fast-track.html)\n\n[Close](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n## Suche & Themen A - Z\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home.html)\n- [Visa & entry to Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa.html)\n- [Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch.html)\n- [Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days.html)\n- [Application for Schengen visa and procedure](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n- [Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch.html)\n  - [Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days.html)\n  - [Do I need a Schengen visa?](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/do-i-need-a-schengen-visa.html)\n  - [Where to apply for a Schengen visa?](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/where-to-apply-schengen.html)\n  - [Application for Schengen visa and procedure](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n  - [Schengen visa fees](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/fees-schengen.html)\n  - [Schengen and your personal data](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/sis.html)\n  - [Application procedure for urgent medical purposes (fast-track)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/fast-track.html)\n\n[Print page](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n# Application for Schengen visa and procedure\n[Personal Appearance](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nIf your fingerprints have not been recorded, personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory. You will need to schedule an appointment with the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/where-to-apply-schengen.html \"External Link\").\n\nIf your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you may not have to register them again in person. Instead, you have to contact the competent Swiss representation:\n\nWashington: [washington.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:washington.visa@eda.admin.ch \"External Link\")\n\nAtlanta: [atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch \"External Link\")\n\nNew York: [newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch \"External Link\")\n\nSan Francisco: [sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch \"External Link\")\n\nand send in a copy of the visa sticker that was issued when the fingerprints were taken. If they can be copied, include the Swiss representation's response to your email with your complete Schengen visa application to the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/where-to-apply-schengen.html \"External Link\").\n\nIf the previously recorded fingerprints are of insufficient quality and cannot be used for a new visa, you will need to appear in person to have them registered again. This may still be necessary even if you previously received confirmation from the Swiss representation.\n\nPersonal appearance and fingerprint scan is not necessary for children under the age of 12.\n\n**The Swiss representation reserves the right to request the applicant to appear for a personal interview after reviewing the application.**\n\n[Visa application form](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n[SEM – Visa Application Form](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/themen\/einreise\/visumantragsformular.html \"External Link\")\n\n[Documentation to submit with a Schengen visa application](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n[Leaflet Schengen Tourism \/ Business \/ Visit Visa (PDF, 2 Pages, 199.7 kB, English)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/countries\/countries-content\/united-states-of-america\/en\/chancery-washington\/visa\/Checklist-Tourist_Visit_Business_for-website.pdf)\n\n[Leaflet official visit and international organizations (PDF, 2 Pages, 193.8 kB, English)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/countries\/countries-content\/united-states-of-america\/en\/chancery-washington\/visa\/Checklist-Official-visit-and-int-organizations_for-website.pdf)\n\n[Information for hosts in Switzerland](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n[SEM – Number 8 (For hosts in Switzerland) of FAQ – Frequently asked questions](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/themen\/einreise\/faq.html#4.%20For%20hosts%20in%20Switzerland \"External Link\")\n\n[SEM – Factsheet on letter of invitation](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/dam\/data\/sem\/einreise\/merkblatt_einreise\/mb-einladungsschreiben-e.pdf \"External Link\")\n\n[SEM – Information on Declaration of Sponsorship](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/dam\/data\/sem\/einreise\/merkblatt_einreise\/mb-verpflicht-erklaerung-e.pdf \"External Link\")\n\n[Photograph quality](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\n[International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines](https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/5bb16566-c8c2-4afb-b038-530f488cb72a_en?filename=icao_photograph_guidelines_en.pdf \"External Link\")\n\n[Processing time of a visa application](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nAs a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended.\n\nSome Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here:\n\n[List of countries](https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/e6139169-6ec7-4374-a50a-eb2333411e3f_en \"External Link\")\n\nIt is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey.\n\nShort stay visas (tourists, visitors, business):  \n Complete applications are in general processed within 10-15 days\n\nVisa for persons who have already received an authorization from a Swiss cantonal authority (initiated by the employer in Switzerland):  \n One week\n\n[Refusal of a visa and appeal](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nThe reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form.\n\nYou have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration.\n\n[SEM](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/themen\/einreise\/faq.html#-1855156787 \"External Link\")\n\n[Biometric data acquisition](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nBiometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording.\n\n[Family members of CH, EU or EFTA nationals](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nIf you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance.\n\n[Citizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members](https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/themen\/einreise\/info-einreise\/voraussetzungen-nach-staat\/ohne-visum.html#accordion1764840659325 \"External Link\")\n\n[Complaints procedure](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)\n\nIf you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing.\n\n[Start of page](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)   \n Last update 11.12.2025\n\n[![Facebook](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/content\/dam\/social-media-icons\/ico-fb.png)](https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/countries\/usa\/en\/home\/visa\/entry-ch\/up-90-days\/documents-schengen.html)   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Boilerpipe Text	If your fingerprints have not been recorded, personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory. You will need to schedule an appointment with the VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence . If your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you may not have to register them again in person. Instead, you have to contact the competent Swiss representation: Washington: washington.visa@eda.admin.ch Atlanta: atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch New York: newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch San Francisco: sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch and send in a copy of the visa sticker that was issued when the fingerprints were taken. If they can be copied, include the Swiss representation's response to your email with your complete Schengen visa application to the VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence . If the previously recorded fingerprints are of insufficient quality and cannot be used for a new visa, you will need to appear in person to have them registered again. This may still be necessary even if you previously received confirmation from the Swiss representation. Personal appearance and fingerprint scan is not necessary for children under the age of 12. The Swiss representation reserves the right to request the applicant to appear for a personal interview after reviewing the application. As a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended. Some Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here: List of countries It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey. Short stay visas (tourists, visitors, business): Complete applications are in general processed within 10-15 days Visa for persons who have already received an authorization from a Swiss cantonal authority (initiated by the employer in Switzerland): One week The reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form. You have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration. SEM Biometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording. If you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance. Citizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members If you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing. Start of page Last update 11.12.2025
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You will need to schedule an appointment with the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/where-to-apply-schengen.html "External Link"). If your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you may not have to register them again in person. Instead, you have to contact the competent Swiss representation: Washington: [washington.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:washington.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") Atlanta: [atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") New York: [newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") San Francisco: [sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") and send in a copy of the visa sticker that was issued when the fingerprints were taken. If they can be copied, include the Swiss representation's response to your email with your complete Schengen visa application to the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/where-to-apply-schengen.html "External Link"). If the previously recorded fingerprints are of insufficient quality and cannot be used for a new visa, you will need to appear in person to have them registered again. This may still be necessary even if you previously received confirmation from the Swiss representation. Personal appearance and fingerprint scan is not necessary for children under the age of 12. The Swiss representation reserves the right to request the applicant to appear for a personal interview after reviewing the application. 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This period may, in individual cases, be extended. Some Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here: [List of countries](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/e6139169-6ec7-4374-a50a-eb2333411e3f_en "External Link") It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey. Short stay visas (tourists, visitors, business): Complete applications are in general processed within 10-15 days Visa for persons who have already received an authorization from a Swiss cantonal authority (initiated by the employer in Switzerland): One week [Refusal of a visa and appeal](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html) The reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form. You have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration. [SEM](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/faq.html#-1855156787 "External Link") [Biometric data acquisition](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html) Biometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording. 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Readable Markdown	If your fingerprints have not been recorded, personal appearance when applying for a Schengen visa is mandatory. You will need to schedule an appointment with the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/where-to-apply-schengen.html "External Link"). If your fingerprints were collected within the last 59 months for a previously issued Schengen visa, you may not have to register them again in person. Instead, you have to contact the competent Swiss representation: Washington: [washington.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:washington.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") Atlanta: [atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:atlanta.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") New York: [newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:newyork.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") San Francisco: [sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch](mailto:sanfrancisco.visa@eda.admin.ch "External Link") and send in a copy of the visa sticker that was issued when the fingerprints were taken. If they can be copied, include the Swiss representation's response to your email with your complete Schengen visa application to the [VFS Global Office competent for your place of residence](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/where-to-apply-schengen.html "External Link"). If the previously recorded fingerprints are of insufficient quality and cannot be used for a new visa, you will need to appear in person to have them registered again. This may still be necessary even if you previously received confirmation from the Swiss representation. Personal appearance and fingerprint scan is not necessary for children under the age of 12. The Swiss representation reserves the right to request the applicant to appear for a personal interview after reviewing the application. As a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended. Some Schengen States require that they be consulted on visa applications submitted to other Schengen States by citizens of certain countries. The consultation process may take up to 14 calendar days. Such consultation is currently required for nationals of the countries listed here: [List of countries](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/e6139169-6ec7-4374-a50a-eb2333411e3f_en "External Link") It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey. Short stay visas (tourists, visitors, business): Complete applications are in general processed within 10-15 days Visa for persons who have already received an authorization from a Swiss cantonal authority (initiated by the employer in Switzerland): One week The reasons for refusal are notified to the applicant using a standard form. You have the right to appeal within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. For information on appeal procedures, please refer to the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration. [SEM](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/faq.html#-1855156787 "External Link") Biometric data (fingerprints) are generally collected every 59 months from the age of 12 years from the first recording. If you are a family member of a Swiss, European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) citizen, you are entitled to submit your application directly at the responsible Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland. An appointment is mandatory and must be booked in advance. [Citizens of the EU and the EFTA and their family members](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/info-einreise/voraussetzungen-nach-staat/ohne-visum.html#accordion1764840659325 "External Link") If you wish to complain about the behavior of the consular staff and, if applicable, about the external service provider or about the process, please contact the competent representation in writing. [Start of page](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html) Last update 11.12.2025
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