


It also shows your right to enter Switzerland, and exempts you from the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and visa requirements. Your current residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung, or Permis de séjour or Permessi di dimora) remains valid. If you have lived in Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, you and your family members have rights under the UK - Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement. Visas and residency if you were living in Switzerland before 1 January 2021 Special provisions apply to international permit holders wishing to retire and remain in Switzerland. If you have an international permit (carte de légitimation), you are not covered by the UK-Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement. If you are employed by an international organisation If you stay in Switzerland for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a residence permit with your local cantonal authority (Einwohnerdienste or Centre du contrôle des habitants). Within 14 days of arriving, you must register at your local office of resident services in your municipality (Einwohnerdienste or Centre du contrôle des habitants). Read the Swiss Embassy guidance on residency permits. The Court releases quotas every 3 months and the cantons manage them. The Federal Court sets quotas for residence permits and short stay permits. It explains the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act (FNIA) requirements you must meet to live or work in Switzerland. You should also read the Swiss Government’s guidance for UK nationals coming to Switzerland to work from 1 January 2021. You must tell the UK government offices that deal with your benefits, pension and tax if you are moving or retiring abroad.Ĭheck the entry requirements for Switzerland. You should also read the Switzerland travel advice.įor information on getting a COVID-19 vaccine as a UK national in Switzerland read coronavirus travel advice.

Coronavirusįollow the advice of the Swiss government and your local authority. You should also read our Living in Europe page for information about citizens’ rights under the UK - Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement and the Swiss government’s FAQs for UK nationals. You should read these in addition to the rest of the guidance in each section. Some parts of this guide only apply if you have been living in Switzerland since before 1 January 2021. If you were living in Switzerland before 1 January 2021 follow the British Embassy Berne on Facebook and Twitter.Read general guidance on moving or retiring abroad. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not liable for any inaccuracies in this information. You should get definitive information from the Swiss authorities. This information is provided as a guide only. Read about how our British Embassy in Berne can help. This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Switzerland.
