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Myanmar passport holders: Single entry for Switzerland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Switzerland is in Schengen but NOT EU. Fee: EUR 90 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via TLScontact Bangkok. Small Myanmar community in Switzerland. Banking sector scrutiny.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Swiss Residence Permit (>90 days): Permit L (short-term work), Permit B (residence), Permit C (settlement), Student. Work permits very restrictive for non-EU.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's Verpflichtungserklärung; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 100/day given high cost — banking sanctions); Employment letter; ITR; NRC; Biometrics at TLScontact Bangkok.
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Schengen Type C visa. Switzerland is in Schengen but NOT EU. Fee: EUR 90 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via TLScontact Bangkok. Small Myanmar community in Switzerland. Banking sector scrutiny.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Myanmar (~40-50%): (1) Banking sanctions — Switzerland one of world's most expensive; (2) Weak ties to Myanmar; (3) Doubtful return intent; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Family ties in Switzerland raise flags; (7) Hospitality sector worker migration concerns; (8) FATF Myanmar grey-listing source-of-funds review for banking visits + military-linked entity sanctions screening.
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