Switzerland retirement visa
1 current source-backed retirement pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | Application fee (national d visa) | 90 EUR | Official source |
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | Health insurance required | yes | Official source |
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland residence without gainful activity — retirees | The Swiss SEM factsheet defines the retiree route as residence without taking up gainful employment: EU/EFTA citizens may enter and stay in Switzerland without gainful employment, subject to the stated economically-inactive-person conditions. | Official source |