Procedures
Registration, extension, fees, deadlines and appeals: the key Swiss immigration procedures step by step, with official sources, review status and next review date.
- Swiss immigration deadlines
Every key time limit in one table
- Swiss immigration fees in 2026
What permits and procedures cost
- Appealing a cantonal migration decision
Steps and deadlines
- Getting a foreign diploma recognised in Switzerland
Whether you need your foreign diploma recognised depends on your profession. For regulated professions, such as doctors, psychotherapists…
- Apostille and legalisation
Getting foreign documents accepted
- Renewing your residence permit
How it works
- From a G cross-border permit to a B permit
Moving to Switzerland
- Registering in your commune within 14 days of arrival
When you move to Switzerland, or move to a new canton or municipality, you must register within 14 days with the office your canton…
- Changing your name or gender entry
Updating your permit
- From S status to a B permit
The conditions and the procedure
- Travel documents for foreign nationals
Which one you need and how to apply
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