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The Permit “B”
A “B” permit (permis de séjour) is an annual residency permit. It allows 180 days or more
to be spent in Switzerland per annum. The “B” permit also entitles the holder’s spouse and
children under 18 to live with the permit beneficiary. Such permits are ordinarily granted
to those who have a permanent work contract in Switzerland (of more than 12 months) or
those applying to retire in the Country.
Permit “C”
A “C” permit is a permanent residency permit. Depending on citizenship, the "C”
Permit may be applied for after 5 or 10 years of residence on a “B” permit. It has fewer
restrictions and gives the beneficiary similar privileges to those of a Swiss national in terms
of acquiring property.
Under either option, you will be required to pay taxes in Switzerland.
Costs
The average cost for the legal procedure, including Notary Fees, Land Registry
and permit applications in Canton Valais, amounts to approximately 2.5% to
3.5% of the purchase price and 4.8% in canton Vaud. Other cantons vary.