Visa free travel / Visa on Arrival for Indians

Nick-H · Jul 1st, 2007, 23:48

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...or US country

Have they got any others? Yet?

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federica · Jul 2nd, 2007, 19:45

Kiramakora, I am not sure whether there is a difference between holders of a residence permit of Schengen-countries or simple Schengen visas. Before I post wrong infos here, I'll try to figure it out...

Indojingai · Jul 2nd, 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by federica

Kiramakora, I am not sure whether there is a difference between holders of a residence permit of Schengen-countries or simple Schengen visas. Before I post wrong infos here, I'll try to figure it out...

Kiramakora is right. I had to apply for a Swiss visa right in the Zurich airport for I thought my Schengen visa will cover Swiss-land. They gave me one but for exactly the length of time I was to be in Zurich, starting right then in the airport.

Later when I had residence permit for Holland and had to go to Zurich again, I didnt need a Swiss visa, said the Swiss embassy.

Mickey S · Jul 2nd, 2007, 20:16

Here's what the Swiss Consulate website says (extract):

Visa for people living in India

Switzerland is not part of the SCHENGEN-Union.

No Visa is Required for Indian nationals holding:
a) a valid permanent residence permit (recognised by the Federal Office of Migration see list) of an EU or an EFTA country.
b) a valid US green card
c) valid permanent residence permit of Canada, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the stay does not exceed 3 months and the purpose of travel is: Tourism, Visit or Business

Dilliwala · Jul 2nd, 2007, 20:19

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However, just having a valid Schengen visa does not exempt you from getting a separate Swiss visa.

This is correct. I was in CH and Germany last year and needed visas for both. Bloody Schengeners even tell u that if u intend to travel outside Schengen in addition to inside, then get the non-Schengen visa before u apply for Schengen!

federica · Jul 2nd, 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by kiramakora

I do not believe this is true. If you have a residency permit for a EU Schengen or US country, then you dont need a Swiss visa. However, just having a valid Schengen visa does not exempt you from getting a separate Swiss visa.

kiramakora, you are right.

For Indian citizens, visa free travel to Switzerland is only possible if you have a valid permanent residence certificate of an EU/EFTA country, Andorra, Canada, Monaco, San Marino or USA plus additional conditions. Please check them at:

http://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home/...hriften/v.html

For more infos on Switzerland inquire at the Swiss representations in India:

[url="http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/asia/vind/afoind.html[/URL]http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/...nd/afoind.html

kshastry · Aug 10th, 2007, 00:00

Hi, I want to know what kind of extra stuff is required for Indian nationals while entering Kenya and Tanzania (for Visa on Arrival). I mean photographs, fees etc.

Anyone please?

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Jul 2nd, 2007, 19:45	#47
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 748	Kiramakora, I am not sure whether there is a difference between holders of a residence permit of Schengen-countries or simple Schengen visas. Before I post wrong infos here, I'll try to figure it out...

Jul 2nd, 2007, 20:16	#49
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 875	Here's what the Swiss Consulate website says (extract): Visa for people living in India Switzerland is not part of the SCHENGEN-Union. No Visa is Required for Indian nationals holding: a) a valid permanent residence permit (recognised by the Federal Office of Migration see list) of an EU or an EFTA country. b) a valid US green card c) valid permanent residence permit of Canada, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the stay does not exceed 3 months and the purpose of travel is: Tourism, Visit or Business

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kshastry Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 121	Hi, I want to know what kind of extra stuff is required for Indian nationals while entering Kenya and Tanzania (for Visa on Arrival). I mean photographs, fees etc. Anyone please?

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