Swiss Visa for Student UK visa holder?!?

Question

Hi, I'm Vietnamese and currently studying in the UK. I'm holding a UK Student Visa, which expires Oct 2008! I planned to go to Switzerland for a few days during my Xmas holidays! I heard somes said dun need, but somes said need. therefore I'm quite confused! T___T thanks 4 answer me! ^^

-Kim-

Answer 1

Hi Kim,

The situation is very confusing at the moment. Traditionally you don't need a Swiss visa if you are flying direct to Switzerland and you have a long term multi-entry UK visa.

However, Switzerland will soon (mid 2008) join the Schengen area and will stop accepting UK visas. No-one seems to know when this will change, so you should contact the Swiss embassey and ask them.

Answer 2

Hi Kim

i am not really sure if you need one, i would say yes you need one, but please check this website:

http://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home/them...

in case you need one, then check this website:

http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps...

hope that helps you..