The Indian Visa Application Center is authorized by the Embassy of India in Switzerland to accept applications for Visa, collect application charges including the visa fees and returning documents to applicants.

All applications will be processed and decided by the Embassy of India, Bern, Switzerland.

Indian Visa Application Center is managed by VF Services (Switzerland) Ltd. The decision to grant or refuse a visa is made solely by the designated authoritiesat the Embassy of India in Switzerland. Staff members of VF Services (Switzerland) Ltd. have no role or influence over the outcome of an application.

Step 1:	Click, All About Visas” Confirm the visa type, based on your reason for travel; do not make any confirmed bookings.
Step 2:	Complete your online application
Step 3:	If the application has been completed you must download & print all form/s, read and complete checklist for type of visa.
Step 4:	Check fees payable, payment Options and documents required. All such details can be found in the respective visa categories under the section
Step 5:	Sign form/s at all indicated places. (signatures required on visa application form 2x, referral form (if applicable) 1x)
Step 6:	Ensure photos are strictly as per specifications. (link) (size 50mm x 50mm, colored and light background. A fotobooth taking pictures as per specification is available at the IVAC Bern (4pics for the price of CHF 20)
Step 7:	Check processing time to plan your travel accordingly.
Step 8:	Attach all supporting documents required as per the Checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
Step 9:	Submit your Application along with the passport and required documents at the Indian Visa Application Centre in Berne in person, by a representative or by mail (see postal applications)
Step 10:	Track your Application online.
Step 11:	Your passport will be returned to you by the mode of delivery opted by you when submitted.
A new version of the Online Visa Application Form would be available effective 22nd July 2011. Hand written forms will no longer be accepted at the India Visa Application Centre, Bern with effect from 22nd July 2011. Please refer to Important News & Notices section of the website.     Please note that all applicants are solely responsible for the applications they submit. Any false documents or other misrepresentation of information in support of their application will have a direct bearing on the judgment of their application by the Embassy of India in Switzerland.     Consular Jurisdiction:   The Embassy in Berne has jurisdiction over the whole of Switzerland, as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein. For functional reasons, residents of French speaking areas of Switzerland, viz. Neuchatél, Lausanne, Nyon, Valais, Vaud, Montreux, Geneva etc. should apply for consular and visa services at the Consulate General of India, Geneva 7-9, Rue de Valais, CH-1202, Geneva. Tel No. 022 9068686 or 022 9068676 Fax No. 022 906 86 96