Procedures
Registration, extension, fees, deadlines and appeals: the key Swiss immigration procedures step by step — with official sources, review status and next review date.
Deadlines Table: Swiss Immigration Law — Overview
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Fees in Swiss Immigration Law — Overview 2024 / Current as of 2026
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Appeal against rulings of the cantonal migration authorities
Being reviewed by a lawyerLast verified: 03.06.2026
Recognition of foreign qualifications and professional diplomas
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Apostille and authentication of foreign documents
Being reviewed by a lawyerLast verified: 03.06.2026
Renewal of residence permits — overview and procedure
Being reviewed by a lawyerLast verified: 03.06.2026
From G cross-border permit holder to B residence permit holder — minimal v3 bridge
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Cantonal registration of arrival within 14 days — Art. 12 FNIA and Art. 10 / Art. 15 OASA
Being reviewed by a lawyerLast verified: 03.06.2026
Change of Name and Gender Entry — Procedure and Updating of the Foreign Nationals’ Identity Document
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Transition from S protection status to B residence permit — Overview and procedure
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026
Travel documents for foreign nationals — overview and procedures
Editorially reviewedLast verified: 03.06.2026