Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, India |
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Address | Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, (P.O. Box 392), New Delhi - 110021 |
Contact No | (+91 11) 26878372, +91-11-26878534 (Trade), +91-11-26878537 (Visa) |
Fax Number | (+91 11) 26873093, 91 11 2687 0652 (Visa) |
Website | http://www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi |
Contact Email | ndh.vertretung@eda.admin.ch,ndh.visa@eda.admin.ch |
Ambassador | H.E. Dr. Ralf Heckner |
Last Updated | 26-11-2021 |
New Delhi is growing at a fast rate and is famous for its rich cultural legacy. The capital city attracts the maximum number of tourists across the globe. From a business perspective, foreign nationals have been investing in industries like electronics, technology, pharmaceuticals etc.Â
Moreover, New Delhi also has international management and engineering colleges which is also a major reason behind the growing influx of foreign citizens in India. Here comes the role of diplomatic missions like embassies and consulates as they are responsible for managing the issues and grievances of foreign citizens.Â
Consequently, for improvement of the bilateral relationships between India and Switzerland, there is an Embassy in New Delhi.
Functions of the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi are as follows:
Representing the interests of the Swiss citizens who are residing in India
Enhancing the existing relationship between India and Switzerland
Assisting in acquiring Swiss citizenship for the newborn in India via maternal or paternal descent
Cooperating at a scientific level
Recording of any event, right from birth or death of individuals who have been temporarily living in India
Offering assistance to Swiss citizens who are arrested with respect to any legal obligations
Encouraging trade and business exchange between India and Switzerland by providing information on macro trends in the Swiss market
Organising official and cultural events in India for nurturing diplomatic relations
Helping Swiss citizens in India in case of any financial, civil or medical emergency
For obtaining a visa from the Swiss Embassy, you have to ensure the submission of the following documents.
An updated and signed Switzerland Visa Application Form
A valid passport
Two Passport size photograph
Medical insurance that will offer coverage of the entire trip
A cover letter that confirms the reason behind the trip
Evidence on accommodation
Proof of having sufficient financial balance
Receipt of paid fees for visa
Apart from visa application, if you are looking forward to availing other services like registration of certificates, passport renewal, attestations, and social insurance etc. the list of documents will change. Please connect with the Embassy directly for assistance.
According to jurisdiction, the Embassy provides consular services in:
Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram and West Bengal.
Further, there are other consulates for executing consular services in India. These are:
Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai
Consulate General of Switzerland in Bengaluru
If you are a Swiss citizen who resides in any other region, you can contact the above consulates for any type of consular guidance.
The Embassy deals with the following consular services:
Attesting documents like a certificate of nationality or registration in the Swiss board
Renunciation from citizenship of Switzerland
Offering help in reinstating Swiss citizenship if lost via forfeiture, renunciation or marriage
Granting good certificates to their citizens
Issuing a temporary or an emergency passport if you misplace or lose it
Helping nationals in attaining a visa
Supporting the Swiss citizens if they want their respective Swiss driver's licence with an Indian one
Assisting their nationals if they want to exercise their political rights as a Swiss citizen like voting during elections happening in their home country
Supporting individuals in attaining social Swiss insurance while residing in any foreign land
Moreover, as an important part of the travel advisory, it is recommended to sign up for travel insurance for enjoying the stay without any stress. The travel insurance will accompany you in instances like baggage or document loss, sudden changes in flight timings or delays etc. Further, any extra costs during travelling will be covered by travel insurance.
Thus, if you are a Swiss national travelling to or residing in India, ensure that you have the contact information of the Embassy for attaining quick assistance.