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Switzerland's permanent settlement status, granting open-ended residence and the broadest rights short of citizenship. Generally available after 10 years of residence for third-country nationals, or after 5 years for EU-15/EFTA nationals and certain integration cases.
Long-term residents seeking permanent, unconditional status in Switzerland.
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The C permit is Switzerland's permanent settlement status, granting open-ended residence and the broadest rights short of citizenship; it is generally available after 10 years of residence for third-country nationals, or 5 years for EU-15/EFTA nationals and certain integration cases.
Yes. Applicants for a settlement permit must prove knowledge of a national language and meet integration criteria; the level follows a phased model for speaking and writing.
The right to settle is not time-limited, but the permit lapses after more than six months abroad unless you apply in advance to keep it; that retention can be granted for up to four years.
Yes. The C permit gives unrestricted access to the Swiss labour market and is valid for the whole country; you only need to register your new address when you move cantons.
No -- the C permit is permanent residence, not citizenship, but holding it is a prerequisite for ordinary naturalisation after 10 years in Switzerland.
Nationals of EU-15/EFTA states are generally granted the C permit after 5 continuous, orderly years of residence; most other (third-country) nationals qualify after 10 years.
Yes, through family reunification. The type of permit your relatives receive generally depends on your status as the sponsor.
