[Zurich Calling] Visa, Bank Statement etc

[Kapil Barve]

Hi All,

I was going through the threads regarding visa, bank statement etc. Below I am summarizing what we have done at the time of our admission. I believe not much of the procedures have changed.

1. Showing Fee Receipt of ETH - No need to show this for ETH Students Matriculation Certificate will suffice.

2. 21,000 CHF Amount - Somebody wrote that SBI's bank account will work. I doubt that, although you have checked it through embassy but ultimately decision is taken by the Migration office at Zurich. As per our experience their simple criterion is if a bank has branch in Zurich they have no issues with that. I would strongly recommend to call at Zurich migration office and confirm it. 

3. Conversion Rate Issue - Once you open a bank account in HSBC or Citi Bank and get letter from them request them to write amount in CHF. When they write this, they write with exchange rate and date so there is absolutely no room for confusion. It is acceptable since exchange rate fluctuates all the time. 

- Some branches hesitate to write in CHF (I don't know why !) so take the letter in form of Dollar. It worked for Prateek. Or you can attach the copy of exchange rate along with letter taken from www.xe.com

4. Showing Education Loan - At our time it was not allowed to show the education loan. They need to see the hard cash in a bank account on your name. 

5. Visa Fee - Visa fee for students coming to ETH is half ! So when embassy asks for you the amount then just make sure that you are paying the reduced amount. For us they took amount Rs at Mumbai Consulate. No idea about VFS.

I could able to recall all these core issues. If you have anything else in mind then check the previous threads or ask any of us. 

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[nitesh jain]

It was an enlightening Info..Wonder why such "necessary and sufficient" -GUIDELINES were not availablle in Zurich Calling till now.....

[Prateek Agarwal]

@nitesh: They are there, some of the rules have changed since last year, other information is available in the group archives.

Please take note that the 21,000 CHF amount letter would be needed next year also (whenever you would apply for residence permit) the authorities are not adamant on the exchange rate, they want to see the "21,000" CHF amount. So people should not be bothered too much about the date and all, a recent statement should be fine.

[Kapil Barve]

Yes, this info can not be put on the general guidelines since rules can be changed by authorities. I wrote email just to summarize few points so that you guys can compare.

[nitesh jain]

I m now in thailand for my 6 months training.I would return India only after 15th June..will that be late...for Visa Appl/Bank formalities?...Also I have not send my original school/college certis..but have recvd metriculation certi stating that I must send them soon...Will it be fine if I mail these docs just 15 days befroe my arrival to ETH?

[Prateek Agarwal]

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 12:29 PM, nitesh jain <nit...@gmail.com> wrote:

I m now in thailand for my 6 months training.I would return India only after 15th June..will that be late...for Visa Appl/Bank formalities?

It would be a little late as the authorities claim a duration of 3 months for visa from the date of application but practically many applications do not take that much time. If your visa is going to be delayed do inform ETH they allow delays up to certain time.
 

...Also I have not send my original school/college certis..but have recvd metriculation certi stating that I must send them soon...Will it be fine if I mail these docs just 15 days befroe my arrival to ETH?

I can tell what I did in 2008. I had submitted my documents after arriving here in Zurich. There were some delays like getting student ID card, internet access etc. which are not that great. Please contact ETH International Support or admissions office for the official rules.

[Atul Sethi]

> 3. *Conversion Rate Issue - *Once you open a bank account in HSBC or Citi

> Bank and get letter from them request them to write amount in CHF. When they

> write this, they write with *exchange rate and date *so there is absolutely

> no room for confusion. It is acceptable since exchange rate fluctuates all
> the time.
> - Some branches hesitate to write in CHF (I don't know why !) so take the
> letter in form of Dollar. It worked for Prateek. Or you can attach the copy
> of exchange rate along with letter taken from www.xe.com

In any case, whether you get the statement in INR, CHF or USD, make
sure you write a COVER LETTER writing clearlythe amount in INR and in
CHF, while quoting the exchange rate used by the bank in attached
letter/statement by bank, or the print-out from www.xe.com.

Th GREAT Zurich Migration office was unable to find the currency type
INR written in bold letters on my HSBC bank account. They have lots of
work and too little time, So you better explain things in cover letter
clearly.

Good luck.

[singh ji]

i have taken bank statements from SBI.those guys are so reluctant that they dont want to issue multiple statements and when they were asked to check the current exchange rate,they told kya yaar jaldi btao ki kya type karna hai,hamare pas time nhi hai :P,so at that time current rate was 42 point something so according to that they gave me statements.If i would have argued,they would have asked me to go.

[nitesh jain]

Jai Bharat

[singh ji]

@nitish

yoyo..we r proud of country.kuch b keh lo miss karege india ko agar swiss paunch gye :P

[nitesh jain]

Miss to karenge hi...lekin shayad yahan ki miss ko miss na karen :P

[singh ji]

lol

[ETH International Student Support]

Hi everybody

Kapil is right with everything, and SBI bank is NOT accepted by the
Zurich Migration Office, so it is best to choose HSBC or Citibank.
Most students from Asia choose HSBC and there have never been any
problems to get these bank statements accepted by the Migration
Office. However, the statement in INR only is not accepted, the amount
must be mentioned in CHF, EUR or USD somewhere on the statement or in
the cover letter.

Kind regards,
ETH International Student Support

On 14 Mai, 11:43, Kapil Barve <kapil.ba...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I was going through the threads regarding visa, bank statement etc. Below I
> am summarizing what we have done at the time of our admission. I believe not
> much of the procedures have changed.
>

> 1. *Showing Fee Receipt of ETH - *No need to show this for ETH Students
> Matriculation Certificate will suffice.
>
> 2. *21,000 CHF Amount - *Somebody wrote that SBI's bank account will work. I

> doubt that, although you have checked it through embassy but ultimately
> decision is taken by the Migration office at Zurich. As per our experience
> their simple criterion is if a bank has branch in Zurich they have no issues
> with that. I would strongly recommend to call at Zurich migration office and
> confirm it.
>

> 3. *Conversion Rate Issue - *Once you open a bank account in HSBC or Citi

> Bank and get letter from them request them to write amount in CHF. When they

> write this, they write with *exchange rate and date *so there is absolutely

> no room for confusion. It is acceptable since exchange rate fluctuates all
> the time.
> - Some branches hesitate to write in CHF (I don't know why !) so take the
> letter in form of Dollar. It worked for Prateek. Or you can attach the copy
> of exchange rate along with letter taken fromwww.xe.com
>

> 4.* Showing Education Loan - *At our time it was not allowed to show the

> education loan. They need to see the hard cash in a bank account on your
> name.
>

> 5. *Visa Fee - *Visa fee for students coming to ETH is half ! So when

[Navadeep Boruah]

This is the address where we have to submit our Visa documents right ? Can somebody ( my sister ), on my behalf submit the documents at the visa center ? And is it necessary to book a ticket to zurich prior to visa interview ? 

Switzerland Visa Application Centre 
No.15-26, Second Floor, Block E, 
International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, 
New Delhi - 110019 

--
Navadeep Boruah
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Digboi
India

[Parit Bansal]

No you don't have to have a ticket to Zurich before getting visa.. its totally illogical.

You have to submit documents in person.. otherwise it is at their discretion whether to accept it or not. I hope you wouldnt like to take chances on this.

- Parit

--
Parit Bansal
Masters Student
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Zurich, Switzerland

[Navadeep Boruah]

Yep, thats true. No chances at the last hurdle. Do we have to do anything like immunization for going to Switzerland ? I am thinking of booking a date in this month. Bank statement, passport photo,  filled in application forms : thats all are required right ? do i have to give them a statement of purpose as well ? And to whom should the Cover letter be addressed ? 

Moreover they ask for a proof of occupation. I am working in a company and will be resigning from my current job for going to studies. But I will not resign by the time of visa application. I am sure that my company will not give me a no-objection certificate confirming the leave and  saying that I will come back to India after my studies ? What should I do in this regard ? 

[Kapil Barve]

You have to go in person... second rule on the consulate website !

For the company thing... I am not sure. I have resigned before the visa app.

 

If somebody in the group has faced such a situation then please share the info.

[Parit Bansal]

Yep, thats true. No chances at the last hurdle. Do we have to do anything like immunization for going to Switzerland ? I am thinking of booking a date in this month. Bank statement, passport photo,  filled in application forms : thats all are required right ? do i have to give them a statement of purpose as well ? And to whom should the Cover letter be addressed ? 

You are already provided a check list along with the admission letter.. read it .. follow it and tick out the stuff u have... wont comment on this now

Moreover they ask for a proof of occupation. I am working in a company and will be resigning from my current job for going to studies. But I will not resign by the time of visa application. I am sure that my company will not give me a no-objection certificate confirming the leave and  saying that I will come back to India after my studies ? What should I do in this regard ? 

Proof of occupation and no-objection certificates are different. In proof of occupation u have to show where are u working as of now/ in the last 6 months. (last employer in other cases).. Ask your company to give you a "To whom it may concern' letter stating that you work there... if you are hesitant telling them then tell them you planning to make a US trip with family and applying for visa.

- Parit

[Prateek Agarwal]

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Navadeep Boruah <navadee...@gmail.com> wrote:

Yep, thats true. No chances at the last hurdle. Do we have to do anything like immunization for going to Switzerland ?

I did not do such a thing but then rules might have changed after Switzerland entering Schengen agreement, applicants of this year should throw light on this.
 

I am thinking of booking a date in this month. Bank statement, passport photo,  filled in application forms : thats all are required right ?

Please check the application form, that would let you know what is required.

do i have to give them a statement of purpose as well ?

We had to give a statement that we will leave Switzerland once the studies are over. But do not get disheartened, it doesn't mean you will not get a job etc. Its a formality

And to whom should the Cover letter be addressed ? 

What I had made was just a table with bank details, amount in Indian rupees, Forex rates of the day and equivalent amount in CHF and a note that I had used a website www.xe.com to calculate the amount and a separate sheet of a simple printout of the page from xe.com. I did not write a formal letter, no one is bothered about applicant's letter writing skills they mechanically look for an amount greater than 21,000 CHF, that's it.

Moreover they ask for a proof of occupation. I am working in a company and will be resigning from my current job for going to studies. But I will not resign by the time of visa application. I am sure that my company will not give me a no-objection certificate confirming the leave and  saying that I will come back to India after my studies ? What should I do in this regard ? 

In my case I had resigned at the time of application so I had a letter stating my tenure of employment. But all companies issue some letter stating you are an employee at the specified date, I think any such latest document should be sufficient.

[deepmetal]

Thanks for the reply. I opened an account with HSBC in Guwahati last
week. The assistant customer service manager told me that all the
things like debit card, passbook will be sent to my home address. How
long does this process usually take ? The HSBC guys told me that it
takes around 5-6 days. It has already been a week. Can someone with
experience with HSBC throw some light ?

On May 17, 8:22 pm, Prateek Agarwal <agarwal.prat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Navadeep Boruah

> <navadeepbor...@gmail.com>wrote:

>
> > Yep, thats true. No chances at the last hurdle. Do we have to do anything
> > like immunization for going to Switzerland ?
>
> I did not do such a thing but then rules might have changed after
> Switzerland entering Schengen agreement, applicants of this year should
> throw light on this.
>
> > I am thinking of booking a date in this month. Bank statement, passport
> > photo,  filled in application forms : thats all are required right ?
>
> Please check the application form, that would let you know what is required.
>
> do i have to give them a statement of purpose as well ?
>
> We had to give a statement that we will leave Switzerland once the studies
> are over. But do not get disheartened, it doesn't mean you will not get a
> job etc. Its a formality
>
> And to whom should the Cover letter be addressed ?
>
> > What I had made was just a table with bank details, amount in Indian
>
> rupees, Forex rates of the day and equivalent amount in CHF and a note that

> I had used a websitewww.xe.comto calculate the amount and a separate sheet

[somnath chatterjee]

@Deepmetal
I opened the account today. The guy told me it will take one week to two week.
Too long i think.
But the online account must be active in a week's time so that one can deposit cash in the account without delay.
I would suggest waiting this week, or call the banks and harass them ;p.
Som

[Parit Bansal]

As far as I know you can deposit money in ur account even on the day u open the account..

 

- Parit

[Subrahmaniam B Hariharan]

I concur with Parit...

[somnath chatterjee]

hi

Yes ofcourse you can. i was just saying it. But all the other formal stuff will be activated in 2 weeks time only.

Som

[Prateek Agarwal]

I had a similar problem, you can deposit money, I mean you are giving the money to the bank why would they deny, right. Operating further on the deposit may take time however.

FYI:
HSBC lucknow and mumbai both gave a lot of pain for me to obtain account statement in CHF through some one else. Lucknow branch said they do not deal with CHF so gave me statement in INR/USD (I do not remember). Mumbai office rejected/called later when I had provided a signed letter approving my friend to collect the document on my behalf. He went there with his ID but they rejected or called him later, so I used an INR/USD account statement with a cover letter giving conversion to CHF

[Navadeep Boruah]

Thanks for the replies.Did you get your account number and all on the day you opened the account ? In that case we can get the bank statement right after opening the account right ?  The girl in HSBC Ghy told me that I will come to know about everything only after receiving the package !!! 

[Parit Bansal]

I got the account number and the account statement then and there... after opening the account and putting in money

- Parit

[Navadeep Boruah]

Ohhh. Is it so !!! In that case I will give her a call tomorrow and find out the details.

[somnath chatterjee]

HI All

This is important.

The Swiss Migration office replied back to me.
The mail is as you can see below.

Sehr geehrter Herr Somenath

Wir benötigen den Kontoauszug einer in der Schweiz domizilierten Bank. Eine Liste der anerkannten Banken finden Sie auf folgender Internetseite:

http://www.finma.ch/institute/pdf_d/dbeh.pdf

Freundliche Grüsse
P. Staudenmaier

Migrationsamt des Kantons Zürich
P. Staudenmaier, Teamchefin
Einreise / FZA / Künstler / Pflegekinder
Berninastrasse 45
8090 Zürich
Tel. +41 43 259 88 00
Fax +41 43 259 88 10
www.migrationsamt.zh.ch

Über das Internet versandte E-Mails können verfälscht oder unter fremden Namen erstellt werden. Demzufolge müssen wir zu Ihrer und unserer Sicherheit die rechtliche Verbindlichkeit der vorstehenden Erklärungen ausschliessen. Der Versand von E-Mail dient somit ausschliesslich dem Informationsaustausch.
--------------------------------------english text beow------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Mr. Somenath

We need the statement of a bank domiciled in Switzerland. A list of eligible banks can be found at:

http://www.finma.ch/institute/pdf_d/dbeh.pdf

Kind regards
P. Staudenmaier

Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich
P. Staudenmaier, team boss
Travel / FZA / Artists / foster children
Berninastrasse 45
8090 Zurich
Tel +41 43 259 88 00
Fax +41 43 259 88 10
www.migrationsamt.zh.ch

Sent via the Internet e-mails can be falsified or created under false names. Consequently, we have to exclude your and our security, the legal liability of the above statements. Sending e-mail is therefore only the exchange of information.

As we can see the list of the banks accepted is given in the mail "http://www.finma.ch/institute/pdf_d/dbeh.pdf"
We can use this link to help others plan for the bank statement.
HSBC Private Banking is listed in the banks list.

This mail as just for info to all.

Regards
Somenath Chatterjee

[Prateek Agarwal]

Thanks somnath for sharing this info.

I have added the link in Important Links page in the group website.

There are many other useful links for people, I would suggest to go through the pages once. Seniors can add more links in there.

[abhishek rohatgi]

Hi!
Is this proof of employment really required. I am going to apply
directly through Delhi embassy and in the list of required documents
they haven't asked for anything like this. Those who applied through
delhi embassy please reply.

[singh ji]

no ,it is not required.But safe side,carry your payslips and offer letter.that is more than enough.But they wont ask you to submit this.

[Saumya]

Hi!

 

I am in the process of applying for VISA for Switzerland. I will be joining Masters in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at ETH in September 2010. While I was going through the list of documents required for the VISA, I came to know that the embassy takes a language test.

What sort of language test is it? Do I have to appear for it? . Kindly provide with the details.

 

Apart from the acceptance letter, they require the receipt of payment of fees from the college (but that I will be doing once I arrive in zurich). I have only received the offer letter and the matriculation letter from the university (after registration). Will these work?

 

I have attached the list of requirements from Swiss Embassy, NEW DELHI  that I am refering to and highlighted the mentioned facts.

 

Kindly guide through the process.

 

Hoping for an early response.

 

Regards,

Saumya

[Parit Bansal]

Hi Saumya,

First of all welcome to the CBB club :) ... The embassy requirement list is common for all the students irrespective of the institute you are joining in Switzerland. For ETH, there is no language test (At most take a copy of your TOEFL score and requirements list provided to you along with your offer letter) . 

Yes, bring your acceptance and matriculation letter along with you. If you are getting any scholarship then also take it along with you.

- Parit

[Saumya]

Hi!

 

Thanx a lot for your guidance. I am looking forward to join ETH and of course the CBB club :)

 

Regards,

Saumya Gupta

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[Navadeep Boruah]

A very trivial query from me. Which visa application form do we have to fill, the Schengen visa application form or National ( type D ) visa application form ? I got a little confused here. 

Thanks in advance. 

http://www.vfs-ch-in.com/download.aspx

http://www.vfs-ch-in.com/images/EPFL%20ETH%20University%20Requirements.pdf

[vidya raju]

Hey Navadeep,
The schengen visa is only for short term stay. We have to apply for the National D type visa. Its quite clearly given in the visa guidelines provided by ETH.
Regards,
Vidya

[Navadeep Boruah]

Thanks Vidya. Had got confused there. 

[singh ji]

I had submitted my visa docs in mumbai on 20th of may,shall i ask now regarding visa status by calling them?will it be ok?

[Parit Bansal]

did they gave u sometime line? like 5 weeks? if it is past that timeline then call them else wait

- Parit

[Anurag Sachan]

Hi all

Immediate reply plz.. 

I am admitted to masters course in EPFL. I don't have B.Tech Degree certificate and TOEFL Score with me right now, I forget it in Bangalore, where I work.

I am in Lucknow now and waiting for Visa interview date at New Delhi Office.

Do these two things are essential at the time of interview. Or Provisional Degree certificate and TOEFL score photocopy will work.

thnks 

regards,

Anurag
+91 9632493217
+91 9451087017 

[somnath chatterjee]

Hi

It was not required in original in my case.
But i went in for ETH I am not sure what would be the case for EPFL.

Som

[singh ji]

Some time they can ask you for your original degree certificate for verification purposes.In my case,interview was in Mumbai and though that lady was strict,she didn't see even a single original documents.

Just carry ur transcripts and other stuff and provisional degree in case.

But i have noticed one thing,if you say that you are going to join EPFL/ETH,they become lenient ;)

[vidya raju]

@ singh ji : have you completed the interview? how was it? and strict as in, how?

[singh ji]

nothing..one lady was shouting at the candidates there

interview is nothing yaar...they will just ask u to submit documents and one or two simple questions thats it..which university and why?

[vidya raju]

Destination ETH ! :) Masters in Robotics, Systems and Control. Which course are u in?

[vidya raju]

@ singh ji :Hey did u apply for a bank loan? and which bank did you
get ur bank statement from?

On Jun 9, 6:07 pm, vidya raju <crvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Destination ETH ! :) Masters in Robotics, Systems and Control. Which course
> are u in?
>

> On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 6:35 PM, singh ji <singhji0...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > nothing..one lady was shouting at the candidates there
>
> > interview is nothing yaar...they will just ask u to submit documents and
> > one or two simple questions thats it..which university and why?
>

> > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM, vidya raju <crvi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> @ singh ji : have you completed the interview? how was it? and strict as
> >> in, how?
>

> >>>>> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Parit Bansal <parit.ban...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>>>> did they gave u sometime line? like 5 weeks? if it is past that
> >>>>>> timeline then call them else wait
>
> >>>>>> - Parit
>

> >>>>>> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 4:19 PM, singh ji <singhji0...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>>>>> I had submitted my visa docs in mumbai on 20th of may,shall i ask now
> >>>>>>> regarding visa status by calling them?will it be ok?
>
> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Navadeep Boruah <
> >>>>>>> navadeepbor...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>>>>> Thanks Vidya. Had got confused there.
>

> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM, vidya raju <crvi...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>>>>>>> Hey Navadeep,
> >>>>>>>>> The schengen visa is only for short term stay. We have to apply for
> >>>>>>>>> the National D type visa. Its quite clearly given in the visa guidelines
> >>>>>>>>> provided by ETH.
> >>>>>>>>> Regards,
> >>>>>>>>> Vidya
>
> >>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Navadeep Boruah <
> >>>>>>>>> navadeepbor...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>>>>>>> A very trivial query from me. Which visa application form do we
> >>>>>>>>>> have to fill, the Schengen visa application form or National ( type D ) visa
> >>>>>>>>>> application form ? I got a little confused here.
>
> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance.
>
> >>>>>>>>>>http://www.vfs-ch-in.com/download.aspx

> >>>>>>>>>> <http://www.vfs-ch-in.com/download.aspx>
> >>>>>>>>>>http://www.vfs-ch-in.com/images/EPFL%20ETH%20University%20Requirement...

[singh ji]

no i didnt...

[vidya raju]

Hey where did you get the bank statement from? which bank?

On Jun 9, 6:52 pm, singh ji <singhji0...@gmail.com> wrote:
> no i didnt...
>

[somnath chatterjee]

most ppl take from HSBC..check out the list of banks in this Zurich Calling.

[vidya raju]

Somnath,
Yes I am planning to too, only yet to deposit money and get the statement, which ll be doing next week.. I jus wanted to know the time estimate of the whole account opening-issuing of bank statement etc..
Regards,
Vidya

[somnath chatterjee]

Hi Vidya.

The time required for opening and getting bank statement varies greatly from place.
I got my bank account and statement in 2 days, where as a friend of mine from Assam got it after 2 weeks.
I hope you are getting the picture.
But typically it should not take more than 4 working days.

Regards
Som

[vidya raju]

Hmmm yeah, I read about that person in Assam who had trouble with the same, only i dint hear of people who got it done early.. Thanks a lot :)

[somnath chatterjee]

Well this news should cheer you up then.
I hope you get the work done easy and fast..
cheers!

[vidya raju]

hope so, thanks! :)

[vidya raju]

Hey Somnath,
Where did you open your account? Which city?

Regards,
Vidya

On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 7:37 PM, vidya raju <crv...@gmail.com> wrote:

hope so, thanks! :)

[singh ji]

for EPFL,financial statement from any bank will work :D

[Anurag Sachan]

Hi all,

Did anyone applied student visa at New Delhi, one of my IIT K (EPFL admitted) friend is telling me that when he inquired few days back at Delhi Embassy, they asked to show funding for 2 years.

I am going for interview there in few days, can anybody share the experience of New Delhi interview. As of now, I am showing one year funding and also I asked Mumbai Consulate of Switzerland Office, they asked me to show only 1 year funding!!

reply as early as possible.

thanks

regards

[Navadeep Boruah]

Hii, 

I am having some more questions regarding the visa. 

For the visa do we have to give them sealed transcripts or simple photocopies will do ? Do we have to take the originals with us for the visa interview ? 

Should the tabular CV be of one page ? Do we have to write about just professional experience or about all the research activities as well ? It may not be possible to restrict it in one page if we are to write everything in the CV, especially in the tabular format. I will be thankful if anyone can send me a sample. 

And what should we write in  the letter of motivation/future plans ? I have not been able to extend it beyond half a page till now !!!!  Can someone send me a sample ?

And do we have to make to commitment to leave switzerland after studies on bond paper ?

Hoping to hear from you. Thanks. 

[Parit Bansal]

For the visa do we have to give them sealed transcripts or simple photocopies will do ? Do we have to take the originals with us for the visa interview ? 

No just the photocopies will do and yes take with you originals of everything. In case they want to verify.

Should the tabular CV be of one page ? Do we have to write about just professional experience or about all the research activities as well ? It may not be possible to restrict it in one page if we are to write everything in the CV, especially in the tabular format. I will be thankful if anyone can send me a sample. 

Just write the main points in the CV. You do not have to elaborate things over there because this is more of a formality. Your qualifications are gauged by ETH which it has already done by offering you admission. Now, just make it as concise as possible and stick to the tabular format provided. I don't have the CV I submitted for visa but if I remember correctly it was a lot reduced from what I send to ETH for admission. 

And what should we write in  the letter of motivation/future plans ? I have not been able to extend it beyond half a page till now !!!!  Can someone send me a sample ?

Use the SOP that you send to ETH for admission. Reduce it if you want to. Add the lines about what you will do after finishing your masters. 2-3 lines on future would be sufficient.. 1 page is more than enough.

And do we have to make to commitment to leave switzerland after studies on bond paper ?

Nope just right it under To whom it may concern.

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[Anurag Sachan]

Hi all,

Plz reply ,

Did anyone applied student visa at New Delhi, one of my IIT K (EPFL admitted) friend is telling me that when he inquired few days back at Delhi Embassy, they asked to show funding for 2 years.

I am going for interview there in few days, can anybody share the experience of New Delhi interview. As of now, I am showing one year funding and also I asked Mumbai Consulate of Switzerland Office, they asked me to show only 1 year funding!!

reply as early as possible.

thanks

regards

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[piyush KUDAR]

Dear Anurag,

 

Everyone has to show only 1 year funding,as a student visa case,except they update funding criteria.But, if Delhi Embassy replied that you have to show funding for 2 years then, the best thing is you have to farward Delhi Embassy email to Mumbai Embassy regarding funding. So, it is not confusing in future aswell for others.

 

 

Greets,

Piyush

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[Anurag Sachan]

Thnx Piyush for your information.

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 11:20 AM, piyush KUDAR <piyus...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Anurag,

 

Everyone has to show only 1 year funding,as a student visa case,except they update funding criteria.But, if Delhi Embassy replied that you have to show funding for 2 years then, the best thing is you have to farward Delhi Embassy email to Mumbai Embassy regarding funding. So, it is not confusing in future aswell for others.

 

 

Greets,

Piyush

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[Navadeep Boruah]

I sent a mail to the Delhi Embassy. They haven't replied yet. 

Anyway I had called the VFS guys and they told me to mail the embassy saying that I might have to go for an interview. Is it better to submit the documents directly at the embassy ? They have listed their timing as 8-30 am to 9-00. Aint that ridiculous ? Half an hour for document collection from every person applying for a visa to Switzerland !!!!

In the visa application form I have ticked multiple entry option ? Do they give multiple entry to students going to Switzerland ? 

Duration of intended say : 24 months. Is it fine or should I ask for more ? 

Thanks in advance.

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[Ashish Cherukuri]

I submitted the documents in Delhi, but not in emabassy. I did it in VFS.
I think even if you tick multiple entry you will get single entry.
I dont remember the duration intended, may be I also wrote 24months but since masters can be finished in 3 years
you can write 36months.

Regards
Ashish

[Navadeep Boruah]

Dear Ashish, 

Thanks for the reply. The VFS guys told me to mail the embassy before submitting documents to them. Apparently we can just go on any day to VFS and submit the documents to them. Had you mailed the embassy before submitting documents to VFS ? And were you called for an interview ? 

Thanks. 

[Ashish Cherukuri]

I dont remember mailing embassy before submitting docs in VFS.
I just went straight to VFS and never had any interview.

Ashish

[Navadeep Boruah]

Dear Ashish, 

Thanks for the  reply. How do we pay the visa fees ? Do we pay them in cash or we have to carry a draft ? I heard somebody saying that visa fees for ETH/EPFL is half of the amount stated in the website. Does it mean we have to pay 30 Euros at the embassy ? 

Thanks. 

[abhishek rohatgi]

hi!
i have applied to the delhi embassy. the time is indeed 8:30 am to 9
am but that is the time for entry. they took my documents after 9 am
after making me to wait for some time. i think you should be there by
8 am. i was 7 th in the line.
they didnt tell abt any interview. they said that you can collect your
visa after 6-8 weeks.

[Navadeep Boruah]

Hii Abhishek, 

Thanks for the reply. I am submitting the following documents to the Swiss embassy for my visa. Can you just have a look and tell me whether they might ask for more documents ?

1. Bank statement of around CHF 22000 from HSBC 

2. Admission letter + matriculation Certificate + registration confirmation from ETH 

3. Proof of my employment + income certificate 

4. Filled out D type visa application form 

5. TOEFL scorecard 

6. CV in tabular form 

7.Transcripts and degree certificate

8.Letter of motivation stating my intentions after MS and reason behind choosing ETH 

9. Declaration to leave Switzerland after studies

10. Photocopy of first and last page of passport 

I am giving three sets of each of these documents and carrying the originals as well. 

Am I missing any required document here ? 

And I would like to know if there is any advantage of submitting the documents to the embassy over submission to VFS ? 

Are we allowed to carry items like cellphone, bag to the embassy while submitting documents ? 

Thanks in advance. Hoping to hear from you. 

[abhishek rohatgi]

yes that is fine...but i didn't carry the proof of employment...
i dont know about the advantage of submitting directly to embassy...
cellphones are allowed. i was carrying the college bag which they
allowed inside.

[Anurag Sachan]

@ Navadeep

hey would you clarify me this: Admission letter + matriculation Certificate + registration confirmation from ETH

whats this matriculation certificate. I am admitted to EPFL, I get an admit letter by post and an email, long back stating my admit thr. thats it..

and I also mailed to Delhi visa office, I have not get any reply for interview date. :(

regards

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[Navadeep Boruah]

@anurag

i got the matriculation certificate and the registration confirmation letter after accepting the offer from eth. it may be different for epfl though. i am leaving for delhi day after tomorrow. if i dont get a mail by tomorrow then i will go and submit the documents to VFS !!!  in case i get a reply from them i will submit directly at tthe embassy. \

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[Navadeep Boruah]

One question from my side remains unanswered. Please answer to it  as I am going to Delhi tomorrow and submitting the documents on the day after tomorrow.

 

 How do we pay the visa fees ? Do we pay them in cash or we have to carry a draft ? I heard somebody saying that visa fees for ETH/EPFL is half of the amount stated in the website. Does it mean we have to pay 30 Euros at the embassy ?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Kapil Barve]

These things are mentioned on the website of embassy/consulate so check from there. At our times we were able to pay through draft and cash both.

Regards,
Kapil Barve

[Anurag Sachan]

I called VFS Delhi today.

They said wait for the reply from Embassy at Delhi, as Embassy will conduct the interview and we have to submit documents there itself.

@ Navadeep, this might help you too..

regards

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Kapil Barve <kapil...@gmail.com> wrote:

These things are mentioned on the website of embassy/consulate so check from there. At our times we were able to pay through draft and cash both.

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Navadeep Boruah <navadee...@gmail.com> wrote:

One question from my side remains unanswered. Please answer to it  as I am going to Delhi tomorrow and submitting the documents on the day after tomorrow.

 

 How do we pay the visa fees ? Do we pay them in cash or we have to carry a draft ? I heard somebody saying that visa fees for ETH/EPFL is half of the amount stated in the website. Does it mean we have to pay 30 Euros at the embassy ?

 

Thanks in advance.

On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Navadeep Boruah <navadee...@gmail.com> wrote:

@anurag

i got the matriculation certificate and the registration confirmation letter after accepting the offer from eth. it may be different for epfl though. i am leaving for delhi day after tomorrow. if i dont get a mail by tomorrow then i will go and submit the documents to VFS !!!  in case i get a reply from them i will submit directly at tthe embassy. \

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[Navadeep Boruah]

Thanks. I had sent a mail to Swiss Embassy. This is the reply that I got.

 

"Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for your inquiry.

This is to inform you that you have to apply from VFS and once we receive the file we will let you know that the interview is require or not."

 

Now I dont know what this means !!!

 

"Kindly use the new Schengen visa application form. You can download the same on the following link:
http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/asia/vind/ref_visinf/visind.html
From December 15th, 2008 onwards, the Embassy of Switzerland is issuing Schengen visas (implementation of the Schengen Agreement).
Swiss visas will still be valid for Switzerland until the date of expiry, but they will not entitle to enter other Schengen states.
Travellers holding valid Schengen visas will be accepted to enter Switzerland. "

 

Does it mean that we will not be able to travel to other countries from Switzerland if we apply for visa on the D type permit format ?

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[singh ji]

one of my friend submitted his documents in delhi VFS centre on 15th of May and he was told that they will revert back to him if there is any interview.Till now he has not been contacted to them and wen he enquired about his status,they told that his file was sent to swiss two days after he submitted his docs ...

[Anurag Sachan]

@ NAVADEEP

 

I also get the same reply from Delhi embassy.

 

"Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for your inquiry.

This is to inform you that you have to apply from VFS and once we receive the file we will let you know that the interview is require or not."

I feel there is a difference in the processes at mumbai and delhi.

 

Hey Navadeep I have posted y contact nos below, could you msg me ur contact cell no. on anu one of my nos. (prefer 9451..... one)

Have you submitted docs at VFS, I am in Delhi nw, I will go and check at VFS tommorow about the documents submission etc.

 

anyways this Swiss Visa involves lot of ambiguity at different steps. :(

 

NAVADEEP I will wait for msg..

 

regards,

 

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 10:42 PM, singh ji <singh...@gmail.com> wrote:

one of my friend submitted his documents in delhi VFS centre on 15th of May and he was told that they will revert back to him if there is any interview.Till now he has not been contacted to them and wen he enquired about his status,they told that his file was sent to swiss two days after he submitted his docs ...

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Navadeep Boruah <navadee...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks. I had sent a mail to Swiss Embassy. This is the reply that I got.

 

"Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for your inquiry.

This is to inform you that you have to apply from VFS and once we receive the file we will let you know that the interview is require or not."

 

Now I dont know what this means !!!

 

"Kindly use the new Schengen visa application form. You can download the same on the following link:
http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/asia/vind/ref_visinf/visind.html
From December 15th, 2008 onwards, the Embassy of Switzerland is issuing Schengen visas (implementation of the Schengen Agreement).
Swiss visas will still be valid for Switzerland until the date of expiry, but they will not entitle to enter other Schengen states.
Travellers holding valid Schengen visas will be accepted to enter Switzerland. "

 

Does it mean that we will not be able to travel to other countries from Switzerland if we apply for visa on the D type permit format ?

 

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Anurag Sachan <anurag.i...@gmail.com> wrote:

I called VFS Delhi today.

They said wait for the reply from Embassy at Delhi, as Embassy will conduct the interview and we have to submit documents there itself.

@ Navadeep, this might help you too..

regards

 

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+91 9632493217
+91 9451087017 

[Navadeep Boruah]

@anurag

Mailed you the number. Gimme a  call. Reached delhi this evening. Going to VFS tomorrow.

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[singh ji]

hi all,

I have applied in Mumbai VFS.If my VISA is approved,Is there some kind of procedure that i can get my VISA stamped at Delhi VFS.

Actually i ll be cin my native place amritsar from july 15th and delhi will be near to me and it will save my trip to mumbai.

thanks

[Parit Bansal]

even if it is possible they wont do it :D. its not about ur convenience but theirs :D.. bureaucracy...

- Parit 

[Navadeep Boruah]

Submitted my documents today at VFS Delhi. Met Anurag there. They kept my passport telling me that it will be returned after 4-5 days after verification at the embassy.

How many days do they usually take before returning the passports ? Any personal experience ?

[Anurag Sachan]

Hey Navadeep

 

It was nice meeting you. Hope everything goes fine for us @ DELHI :P

regards

On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM, Navadeep Boruah <navadee...@gmail.com> wrote:

Submitted my documents today at VFS Delhi. Met Anurag there. They kept my passport telling me that it will be returned after 4-5 days after verification at the embassy.

How many days do they usually take before returning the passports ? Any personal experience ?

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[somnath chatterjee]

@Navadeep

It is weard that they kept your passport. At Mumbai they didnot take it!

[Navadeep Boruah]

Exactly. Did you apply at the consulate or VFS in mumbai ? I had mailed the embassy in delhi  but they told me to submit documents in VFS in Delhi. The VFS people told me that the passport will be sent to embassy in delhi and they will return it within 4-5 days to VFS !! I hope they will return the passport to VFS Delhi by next Tuesday !!

On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:04 AM, somnath chatterjee <somena...@gmail.com> wrote:

@Navadeep

It is weard that they kept your passport. At Mumbai they didnot take it!

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[somnath chatterjee]

yes I applied at VFS mumbai...tehy didnot take my passport. They just looked at it..they said may be i have to cancel my existing EU visa..in order to get the swiss visa..if so then i have to run around a bit in Norway enbassy but they returned my passport rthen and there..
how was thr process at delhi VFS...smooth or hectic?

[singh ji]

No need to panic ...My friend applied at Delhi VFS.They kept his passport.It was couriered to him after 4 days. 

On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM, somnath chatterjee <somena...@gmail.com> wrote:

yes I applied at VFS mumbai...tehy didnot take my passport. They just looked at it..they said may be i have to cancel my existing EU visa..in order to get the swiss visa..if so then i have to run around a bit in Norway enbassy but they returned my passport rthen and there..
how was thr process at delhi VFS...smooth or hectic?

[nitesh jain]

how much time do the VFS pple take to reply to the email requesting for a Visa Application date?..I had sent an email on 16th.....

[Saumya]

Hi all,

How much and how do we pay the VISA fees at VFS?
Is it possible to pay in cash?
Kindly reply especially those who have already submitted their docs at VFS-Delhi.

Thanx in advance.

Regards,
Saumya

[Navadeep Boruah]

Yes, is it possible to pay in cash. They charged me Rs. 4569/-. 

[somnath chatterjee]

@Nitesh
The reply on the same day mostly. But if they don't reply send them mail again. In a word SPAM them!
but get your work done!

Cheers!

[abhishek rohatgi]

Hi!
i have submitted my visa documents to delhi embassy a week before but
till now i haven't heard abt interview from them. Should i assume that
here wont be any interview? How do they contact for interview? email
or call?

[Parit Bansal]

As far as I remember there is no interview in case of ETH. You better call them up and ask.

- Parit

[singh ji]

guys today i got call from VFS mumbai...they asked me to fax my resume with my intention to stay in swiss + letter of motivation

i had already submitted three copies of each,i donno wats this !!

anyhow need to fax these docs to swiss canton of vaud ..

On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Parit Bansal <parit....@gmail.com> wrote:

As far as I remember there is no interview in case of ETH. You better call them up and ask.

- Parit

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[vaibhav singh]

I submitted my documents at delhi embassy on 10th of june.. they told
me to contact them after 2-3 weeks.. then they will tell when to
submit the passport... i guess no interview is required..

[Rohit Vaish]

I got my passport couriered back (by VFS Delhi) a few days back, after
preliminary checks from Embassy. Do I need to submit this passport
back to Embassy, or wait for any call/mail from their side and then do
so?

[Parit Bansal]

did u get the visa stamping on it done?

- PArit

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Yep.

On Jun 24, 6:40 pm, Parit Bansal <parit.ban...@gmail.com> wrote:
> did u get the visa stamping on it done?
>
> - PArit
>

> On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Rohit Vaish <undefined.rohitva...@gmail.com

[Abhinav Kalyan]

Hi All,

I got a mail from the International Student Support of ETH Zurich that
my visa has been approved by the Migration Office in Zurich. They
asked me to call the Consulate in Mumbai and find out how and when I
can get my visa. I called the VFS center in Mumbai and they informed
me to submit a copy of the mail and my passport at their office.

Does this mean that I have to go to Mumbai again to get my visa? Is
there no possibility that I can submit my passport at VFS bangalore?
(I did that when I had applied for the Austrian visa a couple of years
ago). Seniors please guide me through.

Abhinav

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wrote: