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The Switzerland Entry Form can be collected at the Swiss Federal Office of Foreigners or in the Swiss embassy. It can be gathered at any given time of the year except during the Football World Cup (Federation Cup) in Germany in the summer months of August and September. The form is to be filled out so as to prove your identity. The applicant should write their name, date of birth and address. There are no charges for the Swiss visa and you do not need to pay for it.

The processing of your visa may take up to 2 weeks once you submit all the necessary requirements. Once the processing is complete, you'll be given a visa number and a receipt. You will also receive a passbook which is your travel guide which proves you have the right of entry into Switzerland. The passbook includes important information such as the routes to choose, how long one must stay in each location and in what time they have to return. A photo identification card along with a national ID card can also be supplied upon receipt of your visa.

You also have the choice of requesting an extension to your visa if you are staying in Switzerland for a longer time period. If you plan to travel around Europe, you must also apply for an global travel card that proves your citizenship. You can apply for these cards at any given Swiss embassy or in the Swiss Federal Office of Foreigners. In addition you have the choice of requesting an EEC extension which would allow you to stay in another country for an additional two years.

You can apply for a visa online via the Swiss Federal Office of Foreigners' Web Site. There's also an online program from the Swiss embassy's website. You have to supply your date of birth, passport and social security number. These forms can be found in several languages including English.

You can also download the latest version of the entry type from the internet. Some other Helpful resources include the International Switzerland Immigration Guide and the Application for Swiss Passport. The Central Council of Government Employees site has a thorough list of offices of the cantons of Switzerland in addition to their contact information. Additionally, it includes an internet tutorial about the best way best to complete the immigration procedure.