Switzerland

The Government of Switzerland and VFS Global have introduced a Visa Application Centre in Kuwait starting 1st June 2014, catering to the growing demand of Switzerland bound travelers in the region. As of 1st June 2014, all Schengen visa applications for Switzerland from applicants residing in Kuwait will be handled by VFS Global.

The key features of the center are its location, a dedicated website for easy access, appointment scheduling, professional and responsive staff who speaks local as well as official Swiss languages to handle the visa application process, application tracking tool, and door step delivery of passports. The same center also serves the Governments of Austria, Greece and Spain.

The Swiss Visa Application Centre in Kuwait is Located at the Following Address: 1st floor Albanwan Building, Ali Al-Salem Street, Al-Qiblah Area, Kuwait City (opposite Kuwait Central Bank)

Business Hours: Sunday to Thursday. Contact Details and Timings: Helpline: +965 2291 3643| Email: info.chkuw@vfshelpline.com, Website: www.vfsglobal.ch/Switzerland/Kuwait

Acceptance of Applications (All Applicants): 0900hrs to 1600hrs; Sunday to Thursday

(Except Holidays as declared by Embassy of Switzerland in Kuwait)

Return delivery of Applications: 1600hrs to 1700hrs; Sunday to Thursday

(Except Holidays as declared by Embassy of Switzerland in Kuwait)

Additional Courier charges as applicable to be borne by applicants

*VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for Switzerland visas. All applications will continue to be assessed and processed by the Embassy of Switzerland in Kuwait. Timelines for turnaround of visas are as per the discretion of the authorities

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