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Residence Permit

Switzerland Residence Permit: Complete Guide 2026

All permit types (B, C, G, L), the step-by-step procedure, required documents, updated costs and renewal. Everything you need to know about the residence permit in Switzerland.

March 2026 · 12 min Read guide
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Umzug / Déménagement / Trasferimento / Relocation

Moving from Dubai to Switzerland: Permit B, Zug lump-sum tax 2026

Permit B for non-EU nationals, Zug lump-sum tax, step-by-step procedure and realistic costs for relocating from Dubai to the cantons of Zug or Zurich.

April 2026 · 10 min Read
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Family Reunification

Family Reunification in Switzerland: Requirements and Procedure 2026

Income requirements, necessary documents, processing times and common reasons for rejection. A complete overview for EU/EFTA and third-country nationals.

March 2026 · 9 min Read
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Residence Permit

Permit B vs C: Key Differences Explained

When you can switch from B to C, what rights differ and why the settlement permit C is a decisive step in your migration journey.

March 2026 · 7 min Read
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Work & Cross-border

Cross-Border Permit G: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Requirements, renewal, tax particularities and what changes with cross-border worker status. Especially relevant for residents in Ticino, French-speaking Switzerland and German border regions.

March 2026 · 9 min Read
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Residence Permit for Non-EU Citizens in Switzerland
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Processing Times by Canton: Zurich, Geneva, Ticino
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