Requirements for Non-EU/EFTA nationals (under cantonal lump sum taxation for retirees)
- Applicant must have an annual revenue of at least CHF 600,000 depending on the canton of choice.
- Applicant must not have a work in Switzerland under this program.
- First time residence in Switzerland and foreigner shouldn’t have resided in Switzerland for the last 10 years.
- Requirement of rented or purchased residence in Switzerland.
- Must be above 55 years of age and prove adequate financial means.
- Persons applying for this program need to produce long list of identification documents, besides having clean criminal record and good moral character.
NOTE: The annual tax is based on the applicant’s expenditure (usually computed five times of annual rent)
Requirements for Non-EU/EFTA nationals (Investors/Swiss company formation)
- Minimum investment of CHF 1,000,000.00 turnover of the company
- Applicant must not have a work in Switzerland under this program.
- First time residence in Switzerland and foreigner shouldn’t have resided in Switzerland for the last 10 years.
- Persons who apply for this program should be above 18 years of age.
- Persons applying for this program need to produce long list of identification documents, besides having clean criminal record and good moral character.
Requirements for citizens of the EU/EFTA without a work permit
- Applicant must have a sufficient fund.
- Applicant must not have any occupation in Switzerland.
- Proof of health insurance coverage
Benefits
- Open access to employment, conditions of employment and working conditions
- Being able to set up your own company
- Being able to buy real estate property without restrictions and need for approval
- Being able to live anywhere in Switzerland
- Access to welfare benefits and social assistance
- Being eligible for Swiss citizenship
- Swiss passport is ranked 6th in the world passport rankings with visa free travel to 172 countries in the world for Swiss Citizens.
You will find more information on the official website of the Federal Office for Migration.
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