Visa fee for Swiss visa in London

I am an Indian, residing in UK, planning to visit Switzerland. I see that there are two places in London where you can apply for the visa

VFS Application Center, The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London W2 6NB
Regional Consular Center, Embassy of Switzerland, 16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H2BQ

Also I see from the VFS site that, there is a VFS fee involved along with the visa fee. So my questions are:

If I go to Regional Consular Center (Which is not managed by VFS), do i need to pay the VFS fee?
Is there an option to pay the visa fee online?
Do they accept credit/debit card or do we need to carry cash?
I was told that if we are carry cash, we need to carry exact amount and they will never issue change back. Is that so?

Best Answer

I have mailed the Swiss embassy, updating the answer from their response (for posterity)

No need to pay the VFS fee, if applying at "Regional Consular Center". So we pay only £49. Nothing more.
No online payment option for "Regional Consular Center". VFS have an option to pay online.
"Regional Consular Center" accepts only cash. VFS has option to accept card.
We need to carry exact change.

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How much does Swiss visa cost?

Switzerland visa fee from India6999/- and GSTIN of Rs. 1260/- is chargeable.

How do I get a visa for Switzerland from London?

Welcome to the Swiss Visa Application Centre in London

Complete your application form. Prepare your supporting documents. Book an appointment.

Submit your application and provide your biometric data at the visa application centre.

Return to the centre. to collect your passport or get our Express Courier Return service.

How do I get a visa for Switzerland from the UK?

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Switzerland Visa for UK Citizens

Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank pages and issued in the previous 10 years.

Hold proof of sufficient funds.

Hold proof of onward/return travel.

Hold proof of valid travel insurance that includes medical cover.

How much does a visa cost in London?

Standard Visitor visa - for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and GuernseyVisa typesVisa application fee (USD)Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)127Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)479Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)853Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)10665 more rows

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