Switzerland study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | Application fee (national d visa) | 90 EUR | Official source |
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 15 hours/week | Official source |
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | The exact source separates the education or vocational-training D-visa purpose from gainful employment and requires the stated visa-plus-work-permit combination for employment. | Official source |
| Switzerland education or vocational training D visa | The Swiss SEM visa FAQ places education or vocational training within the category D long-stay visa route and states that gainful employment requires both a valid Schengen visa and a work permit; it does not grant a general work right merely from the study-route label. | Official source |