EU/EFTA nationals do not require a student visa for Switzerland.

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Nationals of Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore do not require a student visa for Switzerland and will be registered for a residence permit upon arrival.

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Nationals of all other countries will need to apply for a student visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate in their own country. The visa is valid for 90 days and upon arrival in Switzerland, and students will be registered for a residence permit upon arrival in Switzerland. With this they can travel to the other countries of the Schengen area for up to three months without any additional visa.

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Applicants need to contact the Embassy or Consulate in their country or download the application form online and standard documents required to obtain a visa are;

• visa application form

• passport

• recent passport size photographs

• confirmation of enrolment from EPAC

• present diplomas or transcripts of school records (certified translation in English)

• confirmation of the tuition fee payment

• curriculum vitae in English

• motivation letter

• write a statement about your future plans after finishing your studies

• written confirmation about your commitment to leave Switzerland once you have completed your studies

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We will be able to advise you further about this at the time of enrollment.