Published on 27 September 2026

Which documents should I submit with an airport transit visa application?

• Visa application form

  SEM – Visa Application Form

  The application form is the same as the Schengen visa application form.

• Photograph quality

  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines

• Warning: Fraud risk in the surrounding of TLScontact and the Embassy / Consulate General

  Warning concerning agencies

  Individuals who wait outside the fence and offer their services are not associated in any way with the staff of the Swiss embassy.

  • The Swiss embassy does not cooperate with any agency.
  • The staff of the Swiss embassy has no contact with the agencies outside the building.
  • The Swiss embassy is located inside the black fence.
  • Forms and information are free of charge.
  • The Swiss embassy provides information free of charge.
  • The Swiss embassy does not recommend any insurance company.

  Please note:

  • You must make an appointment.
  • Only complete applications will be accepted.
  • The Swiss embassy does not provide any information by telephone or email about the applications being processed.

  The Swiss embassy retains the right:

  • to ask for additional documentation
  • to transmit applications to the Swiss authorities
  • to summon candidates for an interview.
  • to make changes to this information without notice