Swiss Residence Permit
A Residency Permit
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Summary
Swiss Residence Permit is a programme made for EU and non EU individuals to get Swiss Residency offering its benefits.
key contacts
Magdalena Velkovska
Head of Personal Tax
Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti
Managing Partner
Dr. Priscilla Mifsud Parker
Senior Partner
Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig
Senior Associate, Head of Immigration & Global Mobility
country highlights
CAPITAL CITY: Bern LANGUAGES:German, French, Italian VISA FREE COUNTRIES:Including the Schengen area CURRENCY: SWISS FRANC, CHF TOTAL AREA: 41,277 km² POPULATION:8,121,830 NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES:Germany, Austria, Italy, France,Liechtenstein TIME ZONE:Central European Time Zone(UTC+01:00)
benefits
- Include spouse and children;
- Non EU / EFTA valid for 1 year EU valid for 5 years;
- Fast process of preparation;
- Leads for Permanent Residency&Citizenship;
- Favourable tax system.
legal basis
Swiss Residency for Non-EU Citizens is granted by virtue of the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals, whilst Residency Permit for EU citizens is granted on the basis of the Free movement Agreement with the European Union.
ELIGIBILITY
For EU residents:
- EU citizens qualify for a fast-track route as well as a privileged access to Swiss Residency;
- SWISS RESIDENCY PERMIT WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT:
- An employment agreement with a Swiss employer or become self-employed in Switzerland;
- SWISS RESIDENCY PERMIT WITHOUT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT:
- Sufficient financial means;
- An adequate health and accident insurance.
For non EU residents:
- FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES:
- Over 55 years old;
- Investment in a company (to be negotiated with authorities) ;
- Proof of genuine link to Switzerland;
- FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES:
- Investment in a company (to be negotiated with authorities)
- Proof of genuine link to Switzerland;
- FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES:
- Relocate a business to Switzerland;
- Hire locals.
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