Switzerland Schengen Type C Tourist Visa (up to 90 days)for 🇾🇪 Yemen citizens travelling to 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Yemen citizens are required to obtain a Switzerland Schengen Type C Tourist Visa (up to 90 days) before travelling to Switzerland. You must submit a formal application at the Switzerland embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents11
- ✓Biometrics (fingerprints) at submission
Reused from any Schengen application within the last 59 months.
- ✓Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- ✓Employment letter with approved leave and last 3 months’ payslips
Or proof of studies / business registration for non-employees.
- ✓Evidence of ties to your home country
Employment, property or family ties supporting return intention.
- ✓Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages
- ✓Proof of accommodation for the entire stay
- ✓Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Swiss reference: CHF 100/day; CHF 30/day for students.
- ✓Round-trip flight reservation and travel itinerary
- ✓Schengen-specification photo (35×45 mm, white background, within 6 months)
- ✓Schengen visa fee payment (EUR 90; children 6–11 EUR 45)
- ✓Travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000 across all Schengen states
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Switzerland Schengen Type C Tourist Visa (up to 90 days), book an appointment at the nearest Switzerland embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 14 days. The government fee is CHF 85.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Switzerland embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Yemen passport holders need a visa for Switzerland
Yemen citizens require a visa to enter Switzerland based on the current immigration requirements set by Switzerland's government. Yemen passport holders must apply through the Switzerland embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Schengen Area Visa
A Schengen C visa issued here is also valid for travel to all 29 member states.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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