First things first: residence permit upon arrival
Anyone who works during his or her stay or who remains in Switzerland for longer than three months requires a permit. Residence permits are issued by the Cantonal Office for Migration. A distinction is made between EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA citizens.
The various residence permits for foreigners:
→ L permit (Short-term residents)
→ B permit (Resident foreign nationals)
→ C permit (Settled foreign nationals)
→ G permit (Cross-border commuters)
You should register within 14 days of your arrival in Switzerland at the Amt für Migration (Office for Migration, see address below), even if you are staying in a hotel. If you already have an employment contract, take the following documents with you:
EU Nationals:
- Copy of passport
- Two passport photos
- Copy of civil status documents such as family book, marriage certificate, birth certificates
- Copy of employment contract
- Copy of rental agreement
- Copy of school registration
- Form A1 and form F1 if your family is moving with you - you can download the forms here.
- Health insurance certificate (showing you hold a policy with a Swiss health insurer) - if you don't have an insurance by the time of your move, you may deliver this document at a later stage.
Non-EU Nationals:
You will have received a document by your employer called "Zusicherung der Aufenthaltsbewilligung".
- Copy of passport
- Copy of rental agreement
- Copy of school registration
- Form A2 - you can download the form here.
- One passport photo per family member
Note: Since 2020, the authorities have introduced the biometrical identification for all EU and non-EU residents. You will need to book an appointment to have your biometrical data taken (also for children) - please call +41 41 728 50 88
For further information, contact:
Amt für Migration
Aabachstrasse 1
6301 Zug
info.afm@sd.zg.ch
Tel. +41 41 728 50 50
Opening hours:
Monday 08.00 - 11.45 and 14.00 - 18.00
Tuesday - Friday 08.00 - 11.45 and 14.00 - 17.00