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.
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.