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Leysin Visa Information

 

Visa: how to prepare the documentation to come and study in Switzerland in Leysin

It is extremely important to follow these steps in order to go through the procedure efficiently.

 

Every student applying for a Swiss Student Visa needs to prepare the following 4 documents:

· Study plan

· CV Curriculum Vitae or Resume

· Proof of health insurance. The college can provide Swiss medical insurance as needed.

· Complete the official visa request form

Each is explained below:

1. STUDY PLAN: A one page written study plan should include the following information:

· Why they have chosen to study in Switzerland at The American College of Switzerland.

· Degree choice. What degree do they hope to obtain.

· Length of studies. How long they expect it will take to complete their degree.

· How their studies in the past have helped to prepare for the degree chosen. (Graduate Level)

· What are their career plans when returning to their home country after completion of the degree.

2. The CV should include:

· Name, address, phone, e-mail (complete contact information)

· Education Names of your previous schools, dates of attendance and what you have studied.

· Languages spoken and indicate if you have studied in the English language previously.

· Previous work experience, if relevant, with name and address of previous employers, job title, duties.

· Extra curricular activities, any awards or honors.

 

 

3. MEDICAL INSURANCE: All persons including students, are required by Swiss law to have medical insurance that meets Swiss legally required coverage standards. Students who have such insurance from their home country must submit proof of such cover­age with their application; otherwise they will automatically be enrolled in and charged for Swiss medical insurance obtained through ACS. The price is very reasonable and has only 100 CHF deductible per year.

4. OFFICIAL VISA APPLICATION FORM: see the link below.

http://www.vd.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/themes/vie_privee/permis_sejours/fichiers_doc/CL_Etudiants_Anglais.dot

WHO NEEDS A STUDENT VISA TO STUDY IN SWITZERLAND?

The Swiss authorities will grant an entry visa to anyone who wants to study in Switzerland providing the student has a clear idea of what they hope to accomplish, clearly explained in their written career plan.

· Everyone, including US citizens need a Student Visa to study in Switzerland.

· Except students from: Japan, Singapore, Malaysia

· Except EU citizens (see list on page 4)

· Romania and Bulgaria still need one at this time, even though they are now part of the European community.

· 4 months are needed to process a VISA. (In some cases this can go faster)

- It starts with the student visiting the Swiss embassy in his/her own country.

- Documents are then sent to Lausanne, Switzerland by the Swiss embassy.

(Lausanne is the city in the Canton (State) of Vaud the visa processing office is located in.)

- In certain cases, the file is then sent to Berne, the Swiss capital, for a second check.

(The file then is returned to Lausanne for a final decision.)

- This entire process can take up to four months especially for the September intake as all

non-Swiss students from kindergarten to university level need visas to start school. September is

the busiest time. The Canton de Vaud in Lausanne processes 15,000 visas a year with a staff of 4 (four) people.

- Each file is individually and carefully read. The study plans in particular are an important part of the decision.

The visa office wants to be assured that studying in Switzerland in the chosen school and program is going to

facilitate the future of the student.

· There are no country restrictions for Swiss student visas - NONE

· Age Restrictions: minimum age of 18 (within first semester).

· No need for a large financial deposit. Our campus provides room and board and this is included in the fees paid,

therefore the only extra money needed to enter Switzerland is what may be needed for personal expenses.

The Canton de Vaud requires proof of payment of one semester and a bank statement from the home bank -

no need for a minimum balance.

· One semester must be paid in advance.

· English skills: There is a need for proof of English language skills (TOEFL, IELTS) or if they have

studied in an Anglophone environment, it must be specified.

· Working in Switzerland :

- During their first semester students are not allowed to work in Switzerland or on campus.

- As of the second semester students may work up to 15 hours per week under an official work contract.

Before taking any employment they must to apply for authorization from the Employment office.

- During holidays, students are allowed to take a temporary job full time or an internship

For any questions regarding the Swiss Visa process the specialist is:

Carole Dauphin , Admission Counselor at the Schiller Leysin campus, The American College of Switzerland. She has been processing student visas for over seven years. Her email is: carole_dauphin@schiller.edu

European Union Countries

The European Union (EU) is a union of twenty-seven independent states based on the European Communities and founded to enhance political, economic and social co-operation. Formerly known as European Community (EC) or European Economic Community (EEC).

Date of foundation: 1st November, 1993.

Member states (EUR: Euro currency):

• Austria (since 1995-01-01) (EUR)
• Belgium (EUR)
• Bulgaria (since 2007-01-01) (Still must have student visa)
• Cyprus (Greek part) (since 2004-05-01) (EUR: 2008-01-01)
• Czech Republic (since 2004-05-01)
• Denmark
• Estonia (since 2004-05-01)
• Finland (since 1995-01-01) (EUR)
• France (EUR)
• Germany (EUR)
• Greece (EUR)
• Hungary (since 2004-05-01)
• Ireland (EUR)
• Italy (EUR)
• Latvia (since 2004-05-01)
• Lithuania (since 2004-05-01)
• Luxembourg (EUR)
• Malta (since 2004-05-01) (EUR: 2008-01-01)
• Netherlands (EUR)
• Poland (since 2004-05-01)
• Portugal (EUR)
• Romania (since 2007-01-01) (Still must have student visa)
• Slovakia (since 2004-05-01)
• Slovenia (since 2004-05-01) (EUR)
• Spain (EUR)
• Sweden (since 1995-01-01)
• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

 

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Download: [Leysin Visa Flowchart]