Loss of the right to the legitimation card and continuation of the stay

4. Retirement of staff of foreign representations

For whom

Staff members of a foreign representation who retire in Switzerland at the age fixed by their State may obtain a residence permit (permit B) for the annuitant.

Terms

A residence permit for annuitants (permit B) may be issued if the following conditions are met:

  • Be over 55 years of age
  • Having sufficient financial resources
  • Not to engage in gainful activity in Switzerland or abroad
  • There are no grounds for revocation within the meaning of Art. 62 LEI

The application is submitted to the State Secretariat for Migration for approval.

Attachments

  • Form M for each family member concerned
  • Letter of motivation
  • Formal commitment not to engage in gainful activity in Switzerland or abroad except for the management of one's own wealth (concerns only the person who retires)
  • colour copy of a valid identity document for each family member concerned
  • copy of the lease or attestation of the landlord established according to the AL form (with copy of the main lease and the identity document of the landlord)
  • Proof of financial means

Depending on the situation, the following documents must also be attached:

  • Copy of marriage certificate (with official translation if necessary)
  • Copy of the birth certificate of each child concerned (with official translation if necessary)

Price

Payment is made by invoice.

See our Taxes and fees table

Processing times

Processing times can be consulted on this page: Délais de traitement moyens des demandes déposées à l'OCPM | ge.ch

Apply

Your application must be sent by postal mail.

 

Last updated
11 June 2025

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