Residence permit for retirees (non-EU, 55+) (Aufenthalt für Rentnerinnen und Rentner, Art. 28 AIG)
Residence permit for retirees (non-EU, 55+) is a residence route in Switzerland (Pensione). Age ≥55, special personal ties to Switzerland (long stays, close relatives), centre of life moved to CH, no gainful activity in CH or abroad, sufficient financial means (cantonal practice; often combined with lump-sum tax). Discretionary cantonal + SEM approval. Gov fees ~CHF 500 (family of 3).
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Ordinary worldwide taxation or lump-sum taxation where canton allows
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 | Pensione |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 500 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 10 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | no |
| Ammessi | Non-EU/EFTA aged 55+ |
| Imposte | Ordinary worldwide taxation or lump-sum taxation where canton allows |
| 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.