Applying for a residence permit without gainful activity
7. Lump-sum taxation permit for third-country national
For whom
You are a national of a non-European country and you plan to settle in Geneva in favor of a lump-sum taxation.
When
Your application must be submitted before you enter Switzerland.
Terms
- Transfering the center of your interests to Switzerland and spending the majority of the year there.
- Not engaging in gainful activity in Switzerland other than relating to the management of one's own assets.
The application is submitted to the State Secretariat for Migration for approval.
Attachments
- form M duly completed, dated and signed
- color photocopy of a valid passport
- proof of accomodation if already established or explanations (e.g. intention to purchase, ...)
- Tax agreement from the cantonal tax administration (AFC)
- criminal record issued by the country of origin
- cover letter explaining the reasons why the person wishes to settle in Switzerland
- written commitment not to carry out gainful activity in Switzerland and commitment to move one's centre of interest there and spend the majority of the year there
- CV
- civil status documents (marriage, birth) of family members also concerned by the request
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
Lodge your application
Your application can be done either online or by postal mail.