Important Information

Schengen-Visas for Foreign Nationals living in Malaysia

Starting 16th April 2012, the Austrian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will be the competent representation to issue Schengen Visas for trips to Switzerland (C – Visas for Tourism, Business and visits).

For “C – Visa” requirements contact:

Austrian Embassy
Suite 10.01-02, Level 10
Wisma Goldhill
67 Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2381 7160
Fax: 03-2381 7168
E-Mail:  kuala-lumpur-ob@bmaa.gv.at  

For Swiss National Visas (D-Visa) and stays longer than 90 days (work or student visas), the Embassy of Switzerland will still be competent for applications until 24th May 2012.

Malaysian citizens (holder of a Malaysian passport) do not require an entry visa for Switzerland.

Maximum stay is 3 months for touristic / business / company training purposes. Your national passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond the planned stay in Switzerland.

Any Malaysian passport holder wanting to stay longer than three (3) months is required to apply for an authorisation from the competent cantonal authorities (Foreign police, Office for Migration). The application for this authorisation can be submitted directly to the cantonal authorities through the employer or the school in Switzerland. Once the authorisation is approved the applicant can enter Switzerland. After arrival she/he has to contact the Foreign Police or the Office for Migration inbetween 7 days for registering and to receive a valid permit (B-Permit, L-Permit).

For further information about student, working and other special visas, please choose from the toolbar on this page.

General information about immigration to Switzerland can also be found on the page of the Federal Office for Migration - FOM