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Swiss residency FAQ Home > FAQ General questions What do you mean exactly by Swiss resident? What is a Swiss residence permit? and when do I need one ? What is the difference between residence and citizenship? How can I become a Swiss citizen? Are there birth-rights in Switzerland My ancestors were Swiss - what rights do I have ? I want to live in Switzerland but am not sure I can stay 180 days a year. Is it a problem? Will the Swiss authorities check my health before they grant me a residence permit? What is a B permit? What is a C permit? 7 myths about Switzerland. What are the formalities necessary to become a Swiss resident? How much money do I need to have to obtain Swiss residency? Life in Switzerland Is the cost of life in Switzerland really cheaper than London or Paris? Will I feel at home in Switzerland? Is it necessary to speak a Swiss language to live in Switzerland? I come from France, Sweden, Finland or the United Kingdom - tell me more about my fellow countrymen living in Switzerland. How safe is Switzerland ? Swiss residency for EU-15 citizens What changed in June 2002 with the bilateral agreements and why do I care? EU-Swiss bilateral agreements: what does not change? What are these bilateral agreements? Who is concerned by these bilateral agreements? I am a citizen of Hungary, Malta, Cyprus, Lituania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic or Poland. Do I benefit from the same easier access to Swiss residency as other EU citizens? Is Switzerland member of the EU ? I have a EU country passport. Do I still need a residence permit to live in Switzerland? Can I bring my family with me? A partner? Swiss residency for EU-15 citizens : "independent" program How can I become self-employed in Switzerland? Do I need to invest or hire locals to become a resident? Can I work from home? What taxes and social charges will I pay? Can I have clients outside Switzerland? Do I need to incorporate a company? Can I be an IT consultant in Switzerland? I am already resident in Switzerland on a L or G permit. Can you help me get a full B-CE permit? Do I have to stay 180 days a year in Switzerland? Can my family join me? What type of permit will I get? Can I work from Switzerland for a company abroad? Am I too "small" to be accepted? Can I afford your services? What type of activities do your clients usually have? Can I open a restaurant? If my business doesn't work, will they kick me out? How long do you need to get me a permit? What documents do you need? What success rate do you have with your clients? Swiss residency for non EU-15 citizens Is it harder to get a Swiss residence permit if I am not from a EU country? I don't have much ties to Switzerland - does this mean I cannot become a Swiss resident? My wife/husband is a citizen of a EU-15 country but I am not. Which rules apply in our case? Can I bring my family with me? A partner? Swiss taxes What taxes will I pay if I become a Swiss resident? What is Swiss lump-sum taxation and how does it work? If I die in Switzerland will my wife and children have to pay inheritance taxes? Is it true that Switzerland has no capital gains taxes? Housing If I am a Swiss resident, can I buy a house? Is this a requirement or can I also rent? Can you help me find houses or appartments to buy or to rent? Schooling Are there English/American/French schools in Switzerland? Is it true that the Swiss have some of the best private schools in the world? My children do not speak any Swiss languages - is this a problem? I have a strong prejudice against state schools because their quality in my country is very poor. How good is the Swiss state school system? Health How does health insurance work in Switzerland? What is the level of medical care in Switzerland? Our services Who are you and what services do you offer? How much do your services cost? I need medical insurance - can you arrange that? I need a job in Switzerland - can you find me one? Please send me train schedule, tourist information, the phone number of a long lost friend, etc... by return email. Do you offer services all over Switzerland or only in certain areas?

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