Published on 29 March 2026

Which documents should I submit with a visa application?

• Documentation to submit with an entry visa application for work in Switzerland

  The following documents are in general required when applying for an entry visa for work in Switzerland:

  • authorisation issued by the cantonal authority (original or copy)
  • application for a long stay visa (visa D)
  • valid passport (original)
  • a recent photograph
  • visa fees

  If your stay in Switzerland does not exceed 90 days, please contact the Swiss representation.

Information for Vietnamese citizens and foreigners living in Vietnam with a valid residence/work permit travelling to Switzerland for gainful activities of more than 8 but less than 120 working days per calendar year:

• Schengen Visa with a Short Duration Work Permit for Switzerland

  (English)

  PDF416.69 kB7 April 2026

• Thị thực Schengen với giấy phép lao động ngắn hạn tại Thụy Sỹ

  (Vietnamese)

  PDF262.49 kB8 April 2026

Information for gainful activities of more than 120 working days per calendar year:

• National Visa with a Work Permit in Switzerland

  (English)

  PDF411.02 kB7 April 2026

• Thị thực quốc gia với giấy phép lao động tại Thụy Sỹ

  (Vietnamese)

  PDF255.33 kB8 April 2026

• Photograph quality

  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines