Published on 27 May 2026
Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?
Family Reunion: Ghana
Additional documents needed for the verification
These documents should be filled out as clearly as possible, signed and dated.
Family Reunion: São Tomé und Príncipe
Kindly contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Accra, Ghana by email (accra.visa@eda.admin.ch) to receive further information.
Student visas
Work permit visas
The application will be forwarded to the competent cantonal authorities in Switzerland for a decision. The responsible representation can only issue the visa after approval by the competent authorities. The total processing time is approximately 8-12 weeks. This time is an approximation only and may vary considerably depending on the canton responsible and the elements of the application.
The responsible representation does not provide information during the procedure. Therefore, please contact the cantonal migration authority responsible for your place of residence: