For Non-Malaysian passport holders

In order to obtain an authorisation to enter Switzerland as a student, the following documents have to be submitted to the Embassy : 

1. Visa application form duly filled and signed by applicant (available from the Embassy or can be downloaded from the website of the Federal Office for Migration)
2. 3 photos, passport size
3. 3 copies of the national passport, 1st page and a copy of the student visa for Malaysia
4. 1 original and 2 copies of the "Letter of Acceptance" from the Swiss University, School etc.
5. 3 copies proof of pre-paid school fees
6. 3 copies of confirmation of school  that tuition fees have been paid
7. 3 copies proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of the stay, such as bank statements, saving books, etc. (at least for the period of one year)
8. 3 copies of the diplomas, certificates
9. Curriculum vitae
10. Written engagement to leave Switzerland after the studies
11. Information about the knowledge of a Swiss language or English
12. Motivation letter

The Cantonal Foreign Police as the competent Swiss authority has the right to ask additional documents.

The application should be made at the Embassy at least 3 months before the school starts. The visa fee is € 60.-- payable in Ringgit Malaysia only.

For Malaysian passport holders

Malaysian passport holders do not require a visa. However, they have to submit the above mentioned documents through their schools directly to the Cantonal Foreign Police. If the application is approved the cantonal authorities issue a document called “Authorization to enter Switzerland as a student”. The school should forward a copy thereof to the applicant. The student must be in possession of this document when entering Switzerland.

For further information concerning visa and immigration to Switzerland, please contact the Federal Office for Migration - FOM.