EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (Liberté de circulation (carte de séjour UE optionnelle))
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement is a residence route in France (Libera circolazione UE / AELS). No permit required (Swiss may request one); non-active: sufficient resources + health insurance (PUMa after 3 months). Naturalisation 5 yrs + French B2 (since 2026).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 0–45%; IFI on property; CH–FR treaty
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Libera circolazione UE / AELS |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 0 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Imposte | Worldwide 0–45%; IFI on property; CH–FR treaty |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.