Residence permit document in Switzerland

The residence permit of Switzerland is a document that allows it holder to legally reside in Switzerland. Depending on its type and the reason, upon which it has been issued, it may also allow or prohibit other activities, such as conducting business.The image of the front side of the residence permit of SwitzerlandThe image of the back side of the residence permit of Switzerland

Residence permit types

The Switzerland's government issues the following types of residence permits:

  • Short-term residence permit; permit L, locally also known as:
    • Livret pour étrangers L
    • Ausländerausweis L
    • Libretto per stranieri L
  • Temporary residence permit type B, locally also known as:
    • Livret pour étrangers B
    • Ausländerausweis B
    • Libretto per stranieri B
  • Permanent residence permit type C, locally also known as:
    • Livret pour étrangers C
    • Ausländerausweis C
    • Libretto per stranieri C

Getting a residence permit

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