Leaving Switzerland Loss of C permit

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With a permanent residence permit, you can reside anywhere in Switzerland without restriction. Every five years, the authorities check whether you are still living in Switzerland and still meet all the requirements for a permanent residence permit.

Maintaining the permit on departure from Switzerland

Upon application, the permanent residence permit can be maintained for a maximum of four years.

If a foreign national leaves Switzerland without deregistering, the short-term residence permit expires after three months and the residence and permanent residence permit after six months. The application to maintain the permit must be submitted before the six-month period expires.

Retention of the permanent residence permit for a maximum of 4 years:
The retention of the permanent residence permit can be granted upon application for a maximum of 4 years from the date of departure if applicants temporarily move their place of residence abroad for one of the following reasons:

– Completion of military service
– Completion of a course of study/language study or a stay abroad
for other educational purposes
– Activities abroad as part of a work assignment for a Swiss employer
– Special medical reasons, provided that the start and completion of the therapy or treatment can be documented.

Retention of the permanent residence permit for a maximum of 2 years:
Young people from the second generation of foreigners under the age of 18 and foreign nationals who have reached retirement age can have their permanent residence permit retained under certain conditions. Young people of the second generation of foreigners are defined as persons who were born and raised in Switzerland or who entered the country as part of family reunification, attended school here and, if applicable, completed their vocational training.

The maximum duration of retention is two years from the date of departure. The reason for a possible permit is the temporary transfer of residence to the home country in order to clarify the possibilities for reintegration. The following conditions must be met cumulatively:

– The application was submitted before the applicable period of six months expired
– The applicant has resided in Switzerland for at least ten years without interruption
– The applicants have an impeccable reputation under criminal and debt enforcement law
– The applicants do not draw any money from the pension fund (lump-sum withdrawal) either before   or during the maintenance of in full or in part.

In the event of revocation or loss of your permanent residence permit, you can seek help from a qualified and experienced lawyer. It is very important to react early and never sign anything prematurely before obtaining legal assistance.

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