u/kjeff25

Hi everyone! I’m currently planning a trip to the UK this July-Aug, and I’ve decided to add a sidetrip to Switzerland (which will be my main destination in the Schengen area). I’ll be applying for a Swiss Schengen visa here in the PH.

I have a few specific questions regarding the requirements. Hope those who recently applied can help!

• Application Form: Is the online form different from what VFS asks you to fill out when booking an appointment?
• Passport Photocopies: Aside from the bio page, do I need to submit copies of all my stamps? I have valid/previous visas for the US, Canada, Japan, and my UK e-visa. Should I include all of those?
• Flight Reservations: Where do you usually get "visa-only" flight reservations? Is it better to just book a fully refundable flight, or are there reliable sites for dummy tickets that the Swiss Embassy accepts?
• Financial Means (Digital Banks): Most of my funds are in Maya, BanKo, and MariBank. I don’t keep much in traditional banks. Does the Swiss Embassy accept Bank Certificates and Statements from these digital banks? Do they need to be "wet signed," or is the digital generated copy enough?
• Proof of Assets: I recently bought land and have the Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT). I also have a car. Is it worth including the TCT and OR/CR to prove deep ties?
• COE & Leave Dates: The official checklist says the COE should mention "approved leave dates." My company COE is very templated and doesn't usually include specific dates. How strict are they with this?

Salamat po in advance