Category "switzerland"

Travelling with 2 Valid visa - Schengen 'C' & 'D'

So I'm a non-EU National, due to an upcoming trip in January I have a Schengen 'C' visa that was issued (validity from 5th January to 1st July for 90 days). I

Should I prebook a train ticket when travelling within Switzerland?

In the past I have found that there is no benefit to buying tickets in advance in Belgium, and I was wondering if the same was true of Switzerland. Might I sav

Schengen area visa: flying to Switzerland via Germany [duplicate]

I am flying to Switzerland via Germany (transit). Which embassy should I contact to get a Schengen visa? Where will I need to pass through th

Does an Indian need a visa to visit the Schengen area as a tourist?

I am an Indian passport holder but Permanent Resident (PR) of Australia. Do I need a visa for Switzerland and France to visit as a tourist?

Traveling Swiss Rail with a Eurail pass — is there still a need to purchase supplements to travel from Disentis/Mustér to Andermatt?

We have a 1st Class, Select Eurail Pass for Switzerland and I have seen the notice that the route from Disentis/Mustér over the pass to Andermatt costs e

Does the Swiss Family Pass work for siblings?

I cannot find a definitive answer for this anywhere. Swiss Family Passes say they give free travel to a child under 16 travelling with a "parent". Another websi

What type of Schengen visa should I apply for when to visit Switzerland for a two-day Open House event?

I'm selected for the Ph.D. program at EPFL, Switzerland starting Aug 2017. I was also invited to an Open House visit to meet the faculty in March 2017 for two d

Why do Swiss road border crossings differ in setup? [closed]

Having crossed the Swiss border at numerous locations by bus, I've observed that they use totally different setups. Setup 1: at this crossing

Eurail Two country Pass - Is it valid for travel within city transport?

I want to know whether the "Eurail Two Country Pass" would allow to travel within the city using any internal trains? For an example if I buy a Two Country Eur

Is it easier/faster for an Iranian citizen to get a US or a Schengen (Swiss) visa?

An Iranian citizen has recently joined my team, and he needs to attend company orientation in either the United States or Switzerland. All things being equal,

How are Swiss Customs for a very quick train change in Tirano, IT to Bernina Express?

Traveling via Trenord to Tirano and a quick (like, 8 minutes!) run across the Piazza Marinoni to the Dogana di Tirana and Ferrovia Tetica (SBB station) and onto

What will happen if a German citizen, Swiss resident, cannot present ID when entering Switzerland from Italy?

A German citizen, resident in Switzerland, got robbed of his wallet in Venice today, which contained his ID card. Tomorrow, at 19:20, he's taking the Thello ni

Where in Switzerland can I exchange Nepalese Rupee into Swiss Francs?

I have Nepalese rupees at home that are worth around 50 Swiss francs (45 Euros). I wanted to exchange them and tried two large banks. Both of them said that the

Schengen visa to travel from Germany to Switzerland

I'm traveling to Karlsruhe for a week with Schengen visa in the business category, and I would like to visit Switzerland & France during the weekends. Is th

Can I apply for a Schengen visa using Student Status letter, without indicating purpose and duration of travel?

For residents of UK, the documents for Swiss visiting visa application include one such item: (for student) student letter confirming the purpose and durati

What would happen if I miss the Schengen visa application appointment?

I have an appointment to apply for Swiss Schengen Visa, but I just figure out I missed some necessary documents. However, I can not reschedule because it is wit

Swiss Alps visit around early November

I will be visiting Switzerland on early November and I'm still planning the trip. I never drove on snow before, so I don't know if it would be hard to drive ar

Train tickets on phone on Swiss Federal Railways?

I booked a Swiss rail ticket online, and received a PDF ticket. Is it OK if I just download the PDF on my phone and show that, or do I need to print it?

Rail travel in Switzerland Easter Weekend

My son and I will be arriving in Zurich on Saturday a.m. and explore the mountain regions Easter Monday. Is Easter Monday typically a busy travel day in Switze

US iphone se usage in switzerland

I have a United States Iphone SE. Will this work in Switzerland? I will have to book advance business from the states before I go over and give out the number