Residence permits

Guides on this topic, most recently updated first.

The Lavaux vineyard terraces above Lake Geneva — Lavaux, Vaud

EU citizens: the Swiss B permit without work
EU/EFTA citizens can live in Switzerland without working if they have sufficient means and full health cover. Conditions, validity, C permit and tax.
Updated 30 September 2026
Is there a Swiss golden visa? What exists in 2026
Switzerland has no golden visa or residency-by-investment scheme. What exists instead for wealthy families, and what property or donations cannot do.
Updated 30 September 2026
Retiring in Switzerland: permits, health cover, taxes
Retiring in Switzerland in 2026: the 55+ route for non-EU retirees, the EU route, health insurance, AHV contributions and how retirees are taxed.
Updated 30 September 2026
Swiss permits B, C and L explained for new residents
What the Swiss B, C and L permits mean for new residents: who gets which, how long until a C, and how your permit affects property and tax (2026).
Updated 30 September 2026
Swiss residence for non-EU nationals without work
How non-EU nationals of independent means can live in Switzerland: the art. 28 and art. 30 AIG routes, SEM approval and what cantons look at (2026).
Updated 30 September 2026

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