§ FNIA · CATEGORIES OF PERMITS
Residence permits
Each permit in its own article – requirements, extension, transitions. With the primary Fedlex source for each statement.
B
B — B residence permit
Temporary permit with a specific purpose. This is the standard residence permit for most residents.
C
C — C settlement permit
Indefinite permit after ten years as a rule. Requirements, revocation, departure.
L
L — short-term stay.
Permits valid for up to twelve months. Subcategories, restrictions on extensions, and change to a B residence permit.
G
G — cross-border commuter
G cross-border permit — weekly return, cantonal practice, relevance to the AFMP.
Ci
Ci — Accompanying persons IO/diplomacy
Permit for family members of international officials and diplomats.
F
F — F provisional admission
Status in the event of an obstacle to removal. Rights, limitations, transition to B residence permit.