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Obtaining a residence permit in Switzerland involves several steps, which vary depending on your nationality, the reason for your stay (work, study, family reunification, etc.) and the length of your planned stay.

There are several types of residence permits in Switzerland, including:

Permit L: Short stay (less than one year, renewable once).
Permit B: Temporary residence (limited duration, generally one year, renewable).
Permit C: Permanent residence (after 5 or 10 years of residence, depending on nationality).
Permit G: Cross-border commuters (workers residing in a neighbouring country).
Permit F: Temporary admission (asylum seekers).

How to obtain a residence permit? 

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Visa / Permis de séjour :

<p>-Valid passport or identity card.<br />-Residence permit application form.<br />-Employment contract or proof of admission to an educational institution.<br />-Proof of sufficient financial resources.<br />-Valid health insurance.<br />-Criminal record certificate (sometimes required).<br />-Recent passport photos.</p>

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Required documents:

<p>-For EU/EFTA citizens: You can enter Switzerland without a visa and apply for a residence permit after your arrival. You must register with the cantonal migration authorities within 14 days of your arrival and before you start working.</p>
<p>-For non-EU/EFTA citizens: You must obtain a long-stay visa (D visa) before entering Switzerland. The application must be submitted to the Swiss embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Once in Switzerland, you will need to register with the cantonal migration authorities.</p>

How to apply?

<p>-Renewal: Temporary residence permits (L and B) must be renewed before they expire. The renewal process usually involves submitting new documents and ongoing verification of your eligibility.<br />-Change of status: If your situation changes (for example, if you switch from being a student to an employee), you will need to inform the authorities and possibly apply for a new type of permit.</p>

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