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Residence permits are awarded to students who wish to study in Switzerland under the following conditions:
Ø the applicant is coming to Switzerland alone;
Ø the applicant wants to attend a university or some other institution of higher learning;
Ø the program of studies is fixed & the institution attests in writing that the applicant has been accepted for studies;
Ø the applicant proves necessary financial means;
Ø the applicant guarantees departure from Switzerland at the end of studies.
During VISA INTERVIEW …. you must present yourself to the authorities controlling foreigners in your place of residence with the following documents:
Ø passport (with student visa, if required)
Ø statement of arrival provided by the bureau of foreigners
Ø student questionnaire provided by the bureau of foreigners
Ø proof of acceptance from the school
Ø 1 recent passport-style photo
Ø proof of financial means for the duration of studies, or
Ø proof of Swiss or foreign financial aid, with the amount indicated, or
Ø guarantee from parents (form available from the bureau of foreigners). This must be completed by the father or mother,
certified by local authorities, and accompanied by a permanent wire transfer order, or
Ø guarantee from a third party (form available from the bureau of foreigners). The guarantor must live in Switzerland and prove sufficient financial means for the student's upkeep. The guarantor's signature must be notarized by the local authorities.
The request for a residence permit will not be processed until all documents are submitted.
Ø VISA FEES : For Indian students … Rs. 5000/- Non Refundable.
Health insurance:
ØYou are required to participate in a Swiss health insurance plan in order to study in Switzerland. However, for students participating in an exchange program like Erasmus or a bilateral agreement for a period not exceeding 12 months, it is possible to maintain health insurance from the place of origin, if it guarantees the same coverage. To benefit from this exception, you must contact the socio cultural affairs office of the university and submit an attestation of foreign insurance.
For all other cases, your university can provide advice on reliable insurance companies. This will cost around 200-300 CHF ($116-$174) monthly. When covered by Swiss health insurance, all medical costs are reimbursed (not including dental). |