Applying for a residence permit without gainful activity
4. EU/EFTA medical treatment permit
For whom
If you are an EU/EFTA national, you do not need a residence permit if your medical treatment or cure lasts less than 3 months. Beyond this period of 3 months, you must apply for a residence permit. The permit is in principle valid for the duration of the treatment.
Terms
- Have sufficient financial means to guarantee the financing of the medical treatment.
In principle, the financial means are deemed sufficient if they exceed the amount which would entitle a Swiss national, and possibly their family members, to receive assistance following the request of the person concerned and taking into account his personal situation. For those entitled to a pension, the financial means shall be deemed sufficient if they exceed the amount entitling a Swiss national who so requests, and possibly his family members, to supplementary benefits due to old-age, survivors and invalidity insurance.
According to article 2, paragraph 1, letter b of the Ordinance of 27 June 1995 on health insurance (OAMal), foreign persons who stay in Switzerland for the sole purpose of medical treatment or cure are not entitled to subscribe to compulsory health insurance (ATF 9C_217/2007 of 08.04.2008). EU/EFTA nationals must obtain prior authorization from their health insurance company to ensure that the care provided in Switzerland is covered by the latter.
You must have a personal e-démarches account to be able to file your application online.
Attachments
- form M - only for postal mail requests
- colour copy of a valid I.D.
- evidence of sufficient financial resources or proof of assumption of responsability (form O) by a Swiss guarantor or holder of a B or C permit
- certificate form the hospital or nursing home (medical certificate) or medical report drawn up in accordance with the following model.
Price
For online applications, payment is made online as well.
For applications sent by post, payment is made by invoice.
Processing times
Processing times can be consulted on this page: Délais de traitement moyens des demandes déposées à l'OCPM | ge.ch
Help to fill in the online form
See our fact sheet: Practical help to announce your arrival in Geneva online or to apply for a residence permit with or without activity at the OCPM | ge.ch
Your application can be done either online or by postal mail.