13.6% of the 2,26,044 Schengen applications made to Switzerland from India in 2025 were refused — moderate by Schengen standards.
Switzerland is the mountain fantasy made real — the Matterhorn over car-free villages, panoramic trains gliding past glaciers, and mirror-clear lakes. Precise, pristine, and jaw-droppingly scenic, with chocolate and cheese to match.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Moderate- 2,26,044
- Applications
- 86.4%
- Approved
- 13.6%
- Refused
Handled by VFS Global. Consulates in New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- The Matterhorn & ZermattValais
- Jungfraujoch 'Top of Europe'Bernese Oberland
- Chapel Bridge & Lake LucerneLucerne
- Lake Geneva & Chillon CastleMontreux
- Old Town & Aare riverBern / Interlaken
- Glacier Express scenic railwayZermatt to St Moritz
Things to do
- Gaze at the Matterhorn from Zermatt
- Ride to the Jungfraujoch, 'Top of Europe'
- Cruise Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle
- Take the Glacier Express panoramic train
What to eat
- Fondue
- Raclette
- Rösti
- Swiss chocolate
- Bircher muesli
The culture
Fondue, raclette, rosti, and legendary chocolate. The Swiss prize punctuality, precision, and cleanliness. Four national languages coexist, and mountain traditions remain proudly alive.
When to go
Jun–Sep for hiking and clear alpine views; Dec–Mar for world-class skiing and snow.
Good to know
- Capital
- Bern
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Flight from India
- ~8-10 hrs (often direct)
- Ideal trip length
- 6-8 days
Did you know? Switzerland is not in the EU but is part of the Schengen area, and its scenic train network is among the world's finest.
Switzerland is a dream trip with precise, recently-tightened document rules. Check your readiness early so nothing trips you up.
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