Lebanese nationals need a Schengen visa to enter Switzerland. The typical length of residence is only 90 days, and the card expires after that time. If the person wishes to stay longer than that he must file for a residence permit and long-term visa. This page explains the entire process needed for Lebanese immigration to Switzerland.
Residence permit
It is challenging to migrate to Switzerland without a residency permit. It is possible to enter the country more easily since they can apply for a residency visa in exchange for paying a special fee of €415,000. Your partner and minor children may also apply for a residency visa in Switzerland.
To stay in Switzerland for a period longer than 90 days, one must first obtain a residency permit from the government. There are several reasons to receive a Swiss residency permit:
- Residing in Switzerland while receiving money from abroad.
- Employed at a Swiss company’s invite.
- Launching a company in Switzerland.
- Attending a university in Switzerland.
- Relocating to reside in Switzerland with your partner.
Every year, the residency visa must be updated. You can file for a permanent residency card and then Swiss nationality after ten years of stay in Switzerland. A permanent residency visa is good for life.
Residency cards for financially independent people
For those who are self-sufficient economically, it takes six months to receive a residency visa in Switzerland. The primary need is to pay a yearly tax of €415,000. The region, or canton, in which you intend to live determines the tax rate. Any county in Switzerland is open to relocation, except for Zurich.
The quantity of the annual lump-sum levy that must be paid to receive a residency card is set by the authorities of the town in which the candidate intends to settle. Verification of the claimed income amount and the absence of any existing offenses are the main requirements. As long as the licensee adheres to the conditions of the contract with the district, the residency license is extendable for another year.
Resident permit with tax
The lump-sum tax varies by area; the sum is determined by the administration of the area where the petitioner intends to relocate. The lump-sum levy will be greater in big cities like Basel or Montreux than in tiny communities like Albinen or Lance.
The minimal lump-sum payment required to apply for a Swiss residency visa is 450,000. Financially independent individuals are not eligible for residency rights from the canton of Zurich.
Apply for a Swiss resident permit
You must travel to Switzerland to get a residency card there. You can apply with the in charge of immigration, obtain a short-term D permit to visit the nation and visit a pre-selected city, and directly submit the necessary forms.
The candidate goes through due diligence during the initial step of applying. They should not have any unfinished business with the law, issues with European law enforcement, or transgressions of the Schengen visa rules. They must also validate the legality of their money source.
After ten years of residing there, you are eligible to petition for Swiss nationality. If you are coming to the country as the spouse of a Swiss citizen, you can apply for permanent residency in Switzerland after five years of residence.
You must stay in Switzerland for a minimum of 183 days each year to reside there indefinitely. The candidate must exhibit their integration into Swiss culture following relocation, as well as their familiarity with the dialect, history, and traditions of the nation. Three layers of scrutiny are used to evaluate citizenship candidates: national, cantonal, and local.
