EU/EFTA free movement – employed or self-employed (Aufenthaltsbewilligung EU/EFTA mit Erwerbstätigkeit)

EU/EFTA free movement – employed or self-employed is a residence route in Switzerland (Tự do đi lại EU / EFTA). Employment contract ≥1 yr (B, 5 yrs) or <1 yr (L); self-employed must show effective, viable business (AHV registration, business plan, accounts). No quotas for EU/EFTA. Family of any nationality may join. Gov fees ~CHF 400 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Switzerland

Swiss domicile: home + intent to stay, register with commune; else 30 days with work or 90 days without

Resident from arrival day (pro-rata year); lump-sum (forfait) for non-Swiss without Swiss gainful work

Residence certificate: Cantonal TRC; lump-sum taxpayers need modified lump sum for some treaties (DE, AT, IT, BE, CA, NO, US)

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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 10 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide; foreign employees with gross salary <CHF 120k taxed at source

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.

Loại	Tự do đi lại EU / EFTA
Đầu tư	—
Phí (gia đình)	CHF 400
Thu nhập / năm	—
Tài sản	—
Lưu trú tối thiểu	0
Thường trú	5
Quốc tịch	10
Làm việc	yes
Đối tượng	EU/EEA/CH only
Thuế	Worldwide; foreign employees with gross salary <CHF 120k taxed at source
Tính đến	2026-10

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