Granting a residence permit for Swiss nationals

The responsibility lies with the foreigners authority of the district administration and the city administration of the independent city.

Swiss nationality.

• valid passport or ID card for Swiss nationals
• Valid passport for family members of the Swiss national
• 1 recent biometric photo, 35mm x 45mm, light background
• Swiss nationals must provide proof of their right to freedom of movement
• Employees must present their employment contract
• Self-employed persons must present their business registration
• Freelancers must present their trade tax number from the tax office
• Students must present their university admission or enrollment certificate
• Family members require proof of their relationship to the Swiss national, e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, registered same-sex partnership

Swiss nationals 8 to 28.80 EUR.
Family members from third countries EUR 50 to 110.

• § Section 56 (2) Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)
• § Section 52 (2) Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)