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If the applicant is married and has children, the spouse and children’s names, birth details, and places of birth must also be provided.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"Which documents are required to support the humanitarian visa request?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"The template calls for copies of identity cards or passports for all family members in Switzerland. 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To ensure acceptance, draft in English first if desired, then translate into one of Switzerland’s official languages (German, French, Italian).\nFirst name NAME (of the family member living in Switzerland)\nFull address\nTo:\nEmbassy of Switzerland\nNo. Street\nPostal Code / City\nCountry\nSubject: [Details of applicant abroad] Mrs / Mr first name, NAME, date of birth, place of birth, relationship to the person living in Switzerland (mother, brother, maternal uncle, paternal cousin, etc.).\nIf this person is married and has children, also provide the first names, surnames, dates of birth and places of birth of the spouse and children.\nPlease submit a separate application for each family group. For example, an application for your parents and siblings who live in the same household / a separate application for a married sister, spouse and children living together / another application for a married uncle, spouse and children living in the same household.\nImportant: Check carefully that the name and date of birth match exactly the information on the identity document or passport. This data must be identical.\nApplication for a humanitarian visa\nDear Sir or Madam,\nI hereby request the issuance of a humanitarian visa pursuant to Art. 4 para. 2 VEV for my closest family members [Adapt to your case, for example “my sister, my father, my best friend” ]  (see subject) currently residing at [address, city, country].\nI live in Switzerland with my family.\nList of all family members living in Switzerland (first name, NAME, address, family relationship) or copies of residence permits/identity documents of all family members, including children.\nIn support of this application, I submit the following documents and declarations:\nCopies of identity cards (ID, passport or equivalent) of all family members\nIf not available, please explain why the affected family members do not have identity documents. Alternatively, a copy of another document (residence permit from a third country, UNHCR certificate, student card, professional card, etc.) and a photo of the person concerned can be submitted.\nDetailed explanation of the reasons for the threat and specific incidents in the country of origin/home country\nReasons: For example, political views that are not tolerated in the country of origin. Example related to Afghanistan or the Taliban: cooperation with the government, NGOs, NATO, commitment to women's rights, etc. Specific incidents: If your family has had problems in the past, please include the date and description of the incident (kidnapping, murder of a loved one, threats, etc.)\n…………………………………………………………………………………..\n…………………………………………………………………………………..\nEvidence of the threat (e.g. employment contract, arrest warrant, police report, death certificates, etc.)\n…………………………………………………………………………………..\n…………………………………………………………………………………..\n…………………………………………………………………………..\nDetailed description of the current situation\n(e.g. exact location of the persons concerned and their living conditions. If you are sending money to your family: amount, transfer method and frequency. If the family is in a third country: what they live on, whether they have to pay rent and what difficulties make their living situation particularly stressful.)\n…………………………………………………………………………………..\nEvidence to support this information\n(e.g. photos, proof of crossing the border, pictures of the place of residence or map of the refugee camp)\n………………………………………………………………………","cbCaihPkvZNAW05X","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihPkvZNAW05X","docx",36377,"English","# Application letter header and recipient\n## Subject line and applicant abroad details\n# Request statement and family information\n## Humanitarian visa purpose\n## Family members in Switzerland or copies of permits\n# Supporting documents and declarations\n## Identity documents\n## Threat and incident explanation\n## Evidence of threat\n## Current situation and living conditions\n## Evidence supporting the information\n## Social and health situation\n## Evidence supporting the social/health information\n## Departure date and circumstances (if applicable)\n# Personal ties and integration plans\n## Emotional bond and support plan in Switzerland\n# Closing and signature\n## Contact person signature and submission notes\n# Power of Attorney section","[{\"question\":\"What information must the contact person in Switzerland provide in the subject line?\",\"answer\":\"The subject should include the applicant abroad’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, and relationship to the person living in Switzerland. If the applicant is married and has children, the spouse and children’s names, birth details, and places of birth must also be provided.\"},{\"question\":\"Which documents are required to support the humanitarian visa request?\",\"answer\":\"The template calls for copies of identity cards or passports for all family members in Switzerland. It also requires detailed explanations of threats and specific incidents, evidence of the threat (such as reports or warrants), and documentation supporting the current situation, social/health situation, and evidence like photos or proofs.\"},{\"question\":\"What must be included in the power of attorney submission?\",\"answer\":\"The template instructs that the power of attorney at the end of the document must be signed and submitted together with the request letter, with the contact person in Switzerland acting as the signatory.\"}]","Humanitarian Visa Application Letter Template - Contact Person in Switzerland | DOCX",1788267030]