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Which documents should I submit with a national visa application?

Visa application form

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French – English
 

Other languages: SEM – Visa Application Form

Documentation to submit with a national visa application

  • Working Visa (PDF, Page 1, 9.3 kB)
  • Student Visa (PDF, 529.8 kB)
  • Family reunion  (PDF, 757.8 kB, multilingual: English, French)

Photograph quality

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – MRTD Photo Guidelines

Proof of language skills for family reunification

Factsheet on proof of language skills (PDF, 428.5 kB, English)

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