Articles: Visas & Permits

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  Renouncing U.S. citizenship

  Why Tina Turner gave up her American nationality

  Tina Turner was able to lead a regular life far from the media and her troubled history by relocating to Switzerland. Celebrities have often found refuge in Switzerland, a country renowned for its privacy.

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  Employment, insurance and social security

  Common issues for expats in Switzerland

  Registering for social security in Switzerland for expats can be problematic, especially for those who remain employed in their home country. This of course all depends on your country of employment, nationality and type of employment, all of which determine the kind of social security you need.

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  Relocating to Switzerland

  A few things to consider when moving to Switzerland

  Whether you are from the EU or from a Non EU/EFTA country, there are a few points to take into consideration before making the final decision to move to Switzerland.

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  Getting started

  Become familiar with visa issues, sponsorships and regulations

  Before entering Switzerland you must prepare some documentation if you want to obtain a visa.

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  Visa issues

  First approach towards getting your visa

  Here we will provide you information on how to approach visa issues, the procedures you will have to follow and what to do if it is refused.

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  Sponsorship for long term residence

  Regulations on sponsorships

  The Swiss foreign missions may declare the issue of a visa dependant on a declaration of sponsorship if the applicant does not have access to sufficient financial funds or if this seems doubtful.

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  Information about border-crossing commuters

  Border zones

  Border-crossing commuters from EU-17, EFTA countries, EU-8 countries and Bulgaria and Romania.

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  Permits for Switzerland

  EU members who are moving to Switzerland

  What permits do EU nationals need to be able to work and stay in Switzerland?

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  How to obtain a residence permit:

  Process guideline

  Short-term residence permits, initial residence permits and permanent residence permits in Switzerland.

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