Why apply for a Switzerland Dependent Visa?

• Get to stay with your family in Switzerland
• Give your children world-class educational benefits
• Access to healthcare benefits
• Bring your spouse, children, parents and unmarried partner to Switzerland
• Allows dependents to work and study in the country

The land of Swiss cheese, chocolates, and white snow-capped mountains offers its residents the opportunity to bring their families into Switzerland and stay with them. You will need a Switzerland Dependent Visa to reunite with your family in the Swiss Confederation. Y-Axis is here to help you identify the type of visa you need and help you join your family in Switzerland.

 

Benefits of Switzerland Dependent Visa

• Allows you to stay with your family in Switzerland
• Apply for a permanent residence permit later
• Free and compulsory education for children below 16 years
• Compulsory health insurance benefits
• Spouses and children can work and study without any restrictions

 

Eligibility Criteria for Switzerland Dependent Visa

You or your family member would be eligible to apply for a Switzerland Dependent Visa if:

• Your sponsor is a Swiss citizen, an EU/EFTA citizen or a citizen from a third country legally residing in Switzerland for more than 5 years
• You are in a marital union or civil union with the primary visa holder or
• You are a dependent  child or grandchild of the Swiss citizen  and below 21 years of age or
• You are a parent of the primary visa holder or
• You are a grandparent of the primary visa holder(not applicable for third-country citizens) or
• You are an old relative of the primary visa holder or their spouse
• Your sponsor  has proof of their financial stability and is willing to support you financially
• You have enough documents to prove your relationship with your sponsor

 

Required documents for Switzerland Dependent Visa

• Valid passports of the applicants having a validity of at least 3 months beyond the intended period of stay
• Duly filled and signed application forms
• Recent photographs as per the suggested format 
• Health insurance details that would be applicable in every territory of Germany
• Travel booking details
• Financial details showing that you, as a sponsor, can support your family financially
• An invitation letter from your sponsor confirming your accommodation details
• Documents to prove your relation with your sponsor (birth certificates, marriage certificates, wedding affidavits and photographs)
• Proof of nationality and citizenship in Switzerland
• Documents to prove custodian rights in case of sponsoring a child

 

Steps to apply for a Switzerland Dependent Visa

• Step 1: Check if you meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned
• Step 2: Gather the required documents as suggested
• Step 3: Fill out the online application form
• Step 4: Schedule an appointment to the nearest Embassy or Consulate
• Step 5: Pay the visa application fee
• Step 6: Attend the Visa application interview on the scheduled date, where you'll be asked about your background and intention to visit
• Step 7: Once the visa gets approved, join your family in Switzerland

 

Switzerland Dependent Visa Processing Time

Type of visa	Processing time
Spouse visa	8-12 weeks
Dependent child visa	6-12 weeks
Parents or grandparents visa	6-12 weeks

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

Applying for a Switzerland Dependent Visa can be a daunting procedure. Y-Axis is here to ensure you a smooth and successful visa application process. Our visa and immigration experts will assist you in every step of your visa application journey and help you rejoin your family in Switzerland as soon as possible.

Y-Axis can help you with the following:

• Choose the correct type of visa according to your needs and preferences
• Collect the required set of documents
• Fill up visa application forms
• Get you updates and follow-ups

 

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