You will know if your Schengen visa is denied at the time of your interview. Details of your application are reported to member countries, as they also have a right to refuse a visa. Processing time can range from a few working days to weeks.
If you have a Schengen Visa, you do not need a Visa to enter Switzerland. But, just make sure that you have this written "Schengen Estate" on the visa. It means that all Schengen countries are included in the visa. Anyway, once you enter Europe, nobody asks you about your visa or passport.
Yes, Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are valid.
If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area for the length of your visa.
No. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in Cyprus.
Yes.If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area as long as your visa remains valid.
Ukraine is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in the Ukraine.
No, a Schengen visa is not valid for Istanbul. Istanbul is in Turkey, and Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area.
Yes, You need a separate visa for Turkey. Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are not valid.
Yes, with Schengen visa you can enter in Croatia.
Yes,An Austrian visa is a Schengen visa and is valid for all Schengen countries.
No. Morocco is not part of the Schengen Area.
Having UK residence visa has no effect on whether you need or not need Schengen visa. Switzerland is now part of the Schengen zone and is implementing the Schengen visa system. Your nationality (or your citizenship) determines whether you need Schengen visa to travel to Switzerland. See the Related links for a list of countries whose nationals are required to have Schengen visa when traveling to Switzerland.