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Route for close family members to join a person living in Switzerland. The conditions depend heavily on the sponsor's permit type and nationality: EU/EFTA and settled (C) sponsors enjoy broader rights than holders of short-term or study permits.
Spouses and children of Swiss citizens, settled residents, and permit holders in Switzerland.
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Yes. A registered partner is treated similarly to a spouse for reunification purposes, subject to the same conditions on housing, means and timely application.
Yes, significantly. EU/EFTA nationals have broader rights, including descendants up to 21, while third-country nationals face stricter conditions and lower age limits for children.
In many cases a reunified spouse can take up employment, but the right to work depends on your permit type and nationality, so it should be confirmed with the cantonal authority.
You can generally bring your spouse or registered partner and your minor children; for third-country nationals children are usually under 18, while for EU/EFTA nationals children and a spouse's children up to 21 qualify.
Yes. Anyone bringing family to Switzerland must have suitable accommodation, and depending on your status you must show the family can be supported without relying on social assistance.
Yes. You generally need suitable accommodation for the family and, for non-EU/EFTA sponsors, sufficient financial means so the family does not rely on social assistance.
Yes. For non-EU/EFTA sponsors, time limits apply — reunification must usually be requested within a set period after the family relationship arises or the sponsor obtains their permit, with shorter limits for older children.
Yes. A reunification permit is derived from the sponsor's status, so it is usually issued with the same validity as the sponsor's permit and is linked to the continuing family relationship.
