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Practical Guide
I want to obtain a permit C
The C permit (establishment authorization) is the most stable status for a foreigner in Switzerland. General conditions (art. 34 LEI): 10 years of regular residence (including 5 in the years preceding the application), successful integration. For EU/EFTA citizens, the deadline is 5 years (art. 34 al. 4 LEI / AFTA).…
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Applicable law provisions
Critical Deadlines
- Verification of the residence period — verify anticipation (LEI 34 / OIE 60)
- Proof of integration — under 60 days (LEI 58a / OIE 77a-77f)
- Deposit of the application — when loan
- Cantonal and Federal Decision — 3-12 months
- Recourse against refusal — 30 days from decision (LEI 112)
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