At the same time, during the peak winter season starting from the end of December, Switzerland expects a large influx of tourists to its ski resorts. Therefore, the embassy and the tourism office of this country strongly recommend that both tourists and tour operators submit documents and obtain a Swiss visa in advance, without waiting for the country to join the Schengen Area.
As RATA-News notes, any innovations in consulates rarely go smoothly and initially lead to delays in processing entry documents. On the eve of the New Year holidays, this will be especially critical.