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Readmission after a former Swiss B or C permit

SwitzerlandLong-term residence

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What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

A short stay (L) or residence (B) permit may be granted to foreign nationals who previously held a residence or settlement permit.

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  • Discretionary ("können"); not an entitlement.

What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

The previous stay in Switzerland must have lasted at least five years and not have been merely temporary in nature (Art. 34(5) FNIA).

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Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

Temporary periods of stay, in particular for education or training, do not count towards the uninterrupted period of stay.

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Limits of the record
  • Art. 34(5) FNIA is written for settlement-permit periods; VZAE Art. 49 applies it by reference.

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

Salaried work may be authorised if an employer request exists (Art. 18(b) FNIA), customary salary and working conditions are met (Art. 22), and adequate housing is available (Art. 24). Without notice of departure, a residence or settlement permit expires after six months abroad; on request, a settlement permit may remain valid for a further four years.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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