90 days
Switzerland, like other EU Schengen zone states , has agreed to visa-free travel for short stays. This means that UK passport holders can visit Switzerland and other Schengen countries without a visa for up to 90 days over any 180-day period.
What are the requirements to retire in Switzerland?
To be granted Swiss residency, non-EU citizens must prove that they have the following:
- adequate financial resources to support their life in Switzerland.
- valid Swiss accident and health insurance coverage.
- proof that they are no longer pursuing gainful employment.
Can EU citizens retire in Switzerland?
EU/EFTA nationals wishing to retire in Switzerland will be granted residence permits if they have sufficient financial resources to cover themselves as well as family members. The corresponding EU/EFTA residence permit will remain valid for a period of five years.
Can I retire to Switzerland after Brexit?
International permits (cartes de légitimation) are not affected by the UK leaving the EU. Special provisions continue to apply to international permit holders wishing to retire and remain in Switzerland. UK nationals with an international permit are not in the scope of the UK-Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement.
What happens if I stay longer than 90 days in Switzerland?
Stays for longer than 90 days are possible without a visa but you must apply for a residence permit. Upon leaving the country after stays lasting longer than 90 days, foreigners are required to deregister with the local authorities and surrender their residence permits. There is no exit tax for leaving Switzerland.
Can you move to Switzerland with EU passport?
Most EU/EFTA citizens – and their relatives or partners – can live and work in Switzerland without restrictions, but need to obtain a residence permit.
Can You claim UK state pension if you retire in Switzerland?
If you retire in Switzerland, you can claim: your UK State Pension or new UK State Pension. your Swiss retirement provision, if you worked in Switzerland pensions from working abroad, if you have worked in other EU countries
How long can you stay in Switzerland as an EU citizen?
The corresponding EU/EFTA residence permit will remain valid for a period of five years. An extension of five further years will be automatically granted if they continue to fulfil the conditions. After ten years they can apply for Swiss citizenship (although conditions vary).
How old do you have to be to retire in Switzerland?
Citizens of other countries may retire in Switzerland if they are over 55; have close connections with Switzerland (for example, frequent stays, family members in the country, past residency); no longer pursue gainful employment in Switzerland or abroad; transfer the centre of their interests to Switzerland;
Are there any benefits for living in Switzerland after Brexit?
Benefits after Brexit. The UK government will continue to pay an uprated state pension, child benefits, and disability benefits to eligible UK nationals living in Switzerland after the UK’s exit from the EU in any scenario. These rights are protected under the UK-Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement for those in scope.
