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Applying for a Swiss Visa in the Philippines: Experience & Tips for Shengen Visa (2023)

Applying for a Swiss Visa in the Philippines? I received mine on November 2023. Here’s a rundown of my experience and some tips for a successful application.

Applying for a Swiss Visa

If you have a Philippine passport, you will apply for a Swiss Visa through VFS. You can find all the requirements and details here.

I won’t be going into the details of the application. The website is very straightforward. Instead, for the purpose of this blog, I will be sharing TIPS and my own PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

Timeline of My Experience

Tips

1. Make sure you bring with you all necessary documents as mentioned in the checklist

2. Opt for pick up if you’re worried about making it on time

3. Book your appointment at least 3 months before your trip

4. You can include a cover letter to inform them of any concerns

NO SLOTS AVAILABLE?

What to do if there are no slots available? This was my #1 concern as I was applying. I even called their customer service hotline to confirm. But they assured me slots will come up soon. So, I just kept refreshing the website.

Slots opened a few days before the month ended. So I suggest checking regularly near the end of the month for the following month’s available slots.

If you have other questions, just leave a comment below and I’ll try my best to answer them. Or send me a message on my Instagram. But to be honest, I don’t really have insider info on this. I’m just sharing my experience.

Hope you have a wonderful trip to Switzerland! 😉

(NOTE: THIS POST IS ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE LAST NOVEMBER 2023.)