BiH passport holders do not require a visa for a short stay (up to 90 days).

However, in order to obtain an authorisation to enter Switzerland for a study course, the following documents have to be submitted to the Embassy :

• 3 visa application forms duly filled and signed by applicant (available from the Embassy or can be downloaded from the website of the Federal Office for Migration)
• 3 photos, passport size
• 3 copies of the national passport (1st page)
• 1 original and 2 copies of the "Letter of Acceptance" from the Swiss University, School etc.
• 3 copies proof of pre-paid school fees, or
• 3 copies of confirmation of school that tuition fees have been paid, or
• 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)
• 3 copies of the diplomas, certificates
• Curriculum vitae
• Written engagement to leave Switzerland after the studies
• Information about the knowledge of a Swiss language or English
• 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 118.00 KM (payable in KM only).