March 2022
VISITOR’S VISA
MODELS AND ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
(Maximum of three (3) years)
Issued to models and workers of the entertainment business, who have acquired a long-term working contract in South Africa.
Visas are processed and adjudicated within 5-10 working days, during which the original passport will remain at the Embassy.
Your appointment will be set up approximately two-three weeks prior to your departure date.
Application Form: Attached. Please complete in black ink – do not sign
Passport: Must be valid 30 days after the end of your journey
Photos: Two(2) passport photos (Swiss standard)
Itinerary: A flight reservation is required. Do not make final arrangements.
Purpose of visit: Signed contract from South Africa
Financial means: Three (3)-month detailed bank statement. If sponsored by family member, the person’s passport copy and 3-month detailed bank statement
Criminal Record: “Strafregisterauszug” on www.criminal-records.admin.ch (no apostille) from each country where applicant resided for a year or longer, after the age of 18
Insurance: Swiss Health insurance contract copy
Medical Report: To be signed by your GP (Hausarzt)
Radiological Report: To be signed by your GP (Hausarzt) confirming that you never/are not suffering of TB.
Pregnant women and children under the age of 12 are exempt.
Accommodation: Copy of -
- Letter by the South African company confirming address and availability of accommodation OR
- Hotel accommodation reservation/confirmation copy
Swiss Residence: Foreign nationals residing in Switzerland (C, B, L) – original and copy
Visa fee: No cash necessary. Payment will be made online (if applicable)
Please do not make any payments in advance.
Envelope: Self-addressed-stamped envelope for the return of the passport
The supporting documents should be in English language or officially translated (except bank statements and Swiss permits)
Please print documents before attending your appointment. The Consular staff will no longer make any copies or print documents on your behalf.
