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Business Travel Requirements for an Belize Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Appointment Booking

   This Embassy operates an appointment system for visa issuance. The processing time quoted is approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

3. Overseas Processing

   The country has no consular representation in Switzerland - consular matters are covered by the High Commission in London.

4. Passport

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

5. Photograph

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

6. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

7. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party

8. Proof of Financial Means

   A copy of the applicant's last three bank statements which must show a minimum credit balance of CHF 75.00 per day of stay

9. Proof of Travel Insurance

   Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must state:

   • Full name of the applicant
   • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
   
   

   Applicants who are covered by the their company's insurance policy must supply a Switzerland company letter from their employer as proof

10. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

    • A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
    • A copy of the hotel booking confirmation
      

11. Visa Application Form(s)

    One fully completed and signed application form

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

    
    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

    
    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

13. Traveller Registration (recommended)

    The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs recommends Swiss citizens to register with the Swiss Embassy in the countries they plan to visit. Stay informed and safe by having CIBTvisas subscribe you to the Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Swiss embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the Itineris crisis registration system. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form included in the CIBTvisas Application Pack and send it to us with the rest of your documents