After a permit has been granted, the authorities will regularly check that the study plan submitted is being strictly followed. This issue affects the expiry or renewal of a permit.
One needs to understand the following: Within migration law, a holder of an original right to stay (in this case, a holder of a residence permit for educational purposes) is entitled to bring family members to Switzerland, which is referred to as providing them with a...
Registered address and insurance A distinction must be made between the address that is provided to the administrative authorities and the civil, fiscal and other addresses. Administrative address: The accommodation provider must inform the migration authorities of...
In the Schengen area L and B residence permits entitle their holders to travel within the Schengen area (for example, during the holidays or for study trips of a maximum of 90 days). If a student leaves Switzerland for more than three months, the authorities can...
Students are granted either L or B permits by the cantonal migration authorities (in Geneva, the OCPM). B permits are issued where the duration of the course of study is more than one year, which is generally the case for university studies. Legal basis: Art. 32 and...
Once you have entered Geneva, you must present yourself at the OCPM within 14 days of arrival. You have to register your address, and biometric data (fingerprints and a photo) will be taken in order to issue your residence permit. Legal basis: Art. 12 FNIA, Art. 10...