Retiring and emigrating to Switzerland

• Immigration and Citizenship Law in Switzerland
• Appeal Revocation of settlement permit C
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• Brexit & British nationals in Switzerland
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• Retiring and emigrating to Switzerland

Those who are retired should have the necessary financial resources, and it must be very certain that the financial resources will be available until the end of life, since the dependence on social benefits can be considered negligible. In principle, a retiree must have these financial resources at their own disposal. So if you want to live well and not just exist, you should have a good pension or other assets. The granting of a residence permit is also dependent on you having sufficient financial means to live in Switzerland without outside help. The benchmark is an annual income of over 50,000 Swiss francs.

Citizens from the EU/EFTA area are granted a residence permit in Switzerland if they can prove that they have sufficient financial means to cover their living expenses and those of their family members. 

Persons from third countries (including the UK) must also prove that they have special personal ties to Switzerland: They have spent a long period of time in Switzerland in the past (vacation, education, work, etc.) or have close ties to close relatives who live in Switzerland. They may not be gainfully employed in Switzerland or abroad, with the exception of managing their own assets.

Basic requirements

The granting of an entry permit to remain in Switzerland as a pensioner can be examined if

– the minimum age for pensioners of 55 years has been reached;
– there are special personal ties to Switzerland;
– the necessary financial means are available and
– no gainful employment is carried out abroad, with the exception of managing one’s own assets.

 Please check carefully whether you meet the above requirements.

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