Visa Info for Egyptian Students Going to a University in Switzerland

Which documents are required for my student visa?

When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you have enough money to support yourself during your study programme. you need the following: Original + 1 copy of your saving or current bank account, showing the transactions of the past six months, with sufficient means in the closing balance to cover min. 1 year of your stay If you do not own a bank account, you can submit the bank statement of a sponsor together with the following documents: Original + 1 copy of a written declaration from your sponsor (signed & dated), confirming that he/she will be responsible for all your expenses during your entire stay of study 2 copies of his/her passport (data page + page with his/her signature)

Egyptian students will have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Switzerland. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Switzerland.

Egyptian students won't need to take a medical test before arriving in Switzerland.

Egyptian students won't need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Switzerland.

The normal processing period is from 8 to 12 weeks at the minimum.

Look at the Swiss immigration website for more detailed visa information.