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Leaving Switzerland

All persons must give notice of departure to the migration authorities. In Geneva, this notification must be given at the OCPM. If a student leaves Switzerland for an extended period without notifying the authorities, the latter may consider that their permit has...

Purpose of stay achieved

If one fails or changes one’s course of study, the purpose of the stay for which the permit was granted may be considered as having been achieved. In such a case, the residence permit loses its validity. However, students benefiting from the free movement of...

General information about permit expiry

All residence permits for educational purposes are tied to a specific purpose and are time-limited. Residence permits for studies cease to be valid in the following cases: after the expiration date when the holder leaves Switzerland when they are revoked, especially...