Moving to Switzerland You have to meet the terms of the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act. If you are planning to move to Switzerland you have to obtain a work permit and are subject to a quota for UK nationals. Read the Swiss Embassy guidance on residency permits.
What happens if I stay longer than 6 months in the UK?
If you’re staying in the UK for longer than 6 months, you must collect your biometric residence permit when you arrive. You may also have to take a tuberculosis test as part of your application depending on where you come from.
Can a Swiss citizen live in the UK?
The two countries have therefore concluded the agreement on citizens’ acquired rights, which will allow Swiss citizens living in the UK and UK citizens living in Switzerland to remain in their respective host countries. The agreement on acquired citizens’ rights came into force on 1 January 2021.
When does the agreement between Switzerland and the UK apply?
In this case, the agreement between Switzerland and the UK will provisionally apply from 30 March 2019. The agreement was approved by the Federal Council on Wednesday, 19th of December. The Federal Council will consult the relevant parliamentary committees on the provisional application of the agreement before signing it.
Is the free movement of people between the UK and Switzerland still valid?
Following the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU and the end of the transition period, the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) no longer applies to relations between Switzerland and the UK.
Can you enter Switzerland from the UK or South Africa?
All persons who have entered Switzerland from these two countries since December 14 must go into quarantine for 10 days. The Federal Council has also introduced a general entry ban from today for all foreign nationals seeking to enter Switzerland from the UK and South Africa.
