Residence permit for retired persons (non-EU/EFTA)
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Residence permit for retired persons (non-EU/EFTA) is a long-stay route in Switzerland.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities
Rule text, quoted in its source language: Aged at least 55 (Art. 25(1) VZAE).Rule text, quoted in its source language: Special personal ties to Switzerland (earlier long or repeated stays, close relatives, Swiss ancestors); ties only to relatives or only property or economic ties are not enough (Art. 25(2) VZAE).Rule text, quoted in its source language: Centre of life moved to Switzerland and written undertaking not to work in Switzerland or abroad, except managing own assets (Art. 25(3) VZAE).Rule text, quoted in its source language: Means must exceed the amount that would entitle a Swiss person to supplementary benefits (Ergaenzungsleistungen) and be secure for life; no fixed figure. Third-party funds must be as secure as own funds (e.g. bank guarantee); promises by relatives in Switzerland do not suffice.Rule text, quoted in its source language: Proof of monthly housing costs required.