SWITZERLAND

By diwakar Singh tomar

TO : Mahesha sir

INTRODUCTION

• Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe. • Switzerland is also known as “confederation hevetica” • Neighboring countries include Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, and

Germany. The geography of Switzerland is mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

FACTS & FIGURE Capital- BernOfficial Language-German , French , Italian , romansh Largest city- ZurichPopulation –8,061,516Area – 39,516.0Dialing code - +41ISO code – CHE Time zone - +01:00Geographical location :- 46.83 N , 8.33 E Weather condition- There`s no excessive heat , cold or humidity

Famous personality- Roger Federer sylvester Stallone

Albert Einstein

CULTURE OF SWITZERLANDFolk arts :o Folk art is kept alive in organizations all over the country. In Switzerland, it is mostly

expressed in music, dance, poetry, wood carving and embroidery Architecture :o There is a strong architectural tradition in Switzerland. The Romanesque style of the

12th century can be found in the cathedrals of Basel, Sion, Chur, Geneva and LausanneVisual arts :o In the 16th century Protestantism had a strong influence on visual arts in Switzerland. 

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm was a well-known 18th-century water colourist and ink wash artist, although he created much of his notable work while in England.

Literature : o In the field of literature Switzerland produced a number of very well known writers. 

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was from Geneva , The critic and historian Jacob Burckhardt was from Basel.

Other facts -• Switzerland has 26 cantons.• The Switzerland currency is “Swiss franc” (CHF) , as at oct 2013, one swiss franc is worth

around EUR 0.18/USD1.10/GBP 0.68Tourist attraction-1) St. Pierre cathedral- : 12th centaury cathedral in mix of styles

2)Rhine falls (Europe`s largest plains waterfall.) cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc

3)Bernina express – Alps` highest railway, passing glaciers.

HISTORY 1920Switzerland joins the League of Nations and the headquarters are established in Geneva

1815The borders of Switzerland and its neutrality are established at the Congress of Vienna.

1939Switzerland declares neutrality at the start of World War II and refuses to join the United Nations.

1992The decision is made for Switzerland to join the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

2002Switzerland officially becomes a member of the United Nations.

CONTINUE 2009Switzerland overtakes the United States as the world’s most competitive economy.

2011Switzerland becomes the first European country to announce plans to phase out nuclear power.

2011The government announces that the Swiss Franc will now be pegged to the Euro.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT / GROWTH Tourism as a strategic of the economy .• The high level of value added by tourism in Switzerland can be explained by

the fact that this country has specialized in this field for well over a century.• Tourism policy as growth-orientated economic policy .• Modern tourism is one of the forces that is helping to turn the Swiss

economy into a service economy.• As an information business tourism is much more a part of the "new

economy“ .• The Swiss federal government (Federal Council) published an action plan for

improving the framework conditions of Swiss tourism in its report on tourism to the Parliament of 29 May 1996. The aim of this plan, which has already been implemented to some extent, is to dismantle restrictive regulations that stand in the way of tourism growth.

VISA FORMALITY

Visa type Fees Time taken

Visa Fees (Visa Fees/VFS/Handling Charges)

Fees : Rs.7500/-Service Tax : Included

Minimum 14 Working days

Upto 12 yrs. (Visa Fees/VFS/Handling Charges)

Fees : Rs.5700/-Service Tax : Included

Minimum 14 Working days

List of document`s required Hotel bookingTickets Day to day itineraryTravel insurance DOCUMENTS FROM THE PASSENGER (SELF EMPLOYED) Covering letter on business letterhead addressed to Consulate General of Switzerland,

Mumbai, requesting for his/her family Visa. Name and relation should be properly mentioned in the covering letter. Evidence of sufficient financial documents :

    Bank statement of last 3 months.     Income tax copies of last 3 years.

Children School ID and Bonafide Certificate. In case of working Spouse, same documents will be required.

DOCUMENTS FROM PASSENGER (SALARIED) Evidence of sufficient financial documents

   a. Bank statement of last 3 months.    b. Income tax copies of last 3 years.    c. Salary slip of last 3 months.

Proof of registration for professionals like doctors, chartered accountants etc. Children school ID and Bonafide certificate. In case of working spouse, same documents will be required. Covering letter on plain letter explaining his position in company and request

for his family visa. Original leave sanction letter from company mentioning passengers name,

designation and signed by authorized signatory with company round stamp.

Passport validity must be 3 months after the intended date of departure from Schengen territory.Minimum two blank pages should be there in passport.Passport should be not older than 10 years.Old passport should also be attached.Valid applicant passport (handwritten passport is not allowed)

VISA APPLICATION FORUM

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