Hey, Rocky (or anyone else) -- could you please point me in the right direction for exploring the option of (improperly) entering Switzerland during the pendency of one's visa application? I'm in a situation similar to yours, but married to a Swiss citizen. I could wait 3-4 months like you, but I'm afraid my wife would prefer having my company.
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| I am an American dependent in a spouse/partnership with an EU citizen, who is employed here.
My process was:
1.) Apply for the Schengen visa at the Swiss Embassy in home country. (There are forms available online which can be downloaded in advance to save you time.) You may need to provide substantiating info on your job, your marriage, and financial commitment to one another.
2.) Wait for the visa to arrive. (Mine took 3-4 months.) During this time you are not supposed to enter Switzerland, but I know some people do.
3.) Arrive in Switzerland on your visa (mine was a 3-month Schengen visa), and ... | |
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