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The residence permit
Introduction
Residence permits for educational purposes
Europeans and others
The Swiss migration system
Legal framework
The maze of authorities and bureaucratic structures
The spirit of the law
Historical background
Useful information
Selected bibliography
Useful links
Acronyms
Non-Europeans
Scope of application and fundamental principles
Fundamental Principles
Entry into Switzerland (visa)
The trap
The regulation of entry into Switzerland
Overview of the procedure
Renewing a residence permit
Procedure
Foreign national’s status during the renewal process
Conditions of admission for residence permits
General information
Requirements for the institution providing education or training
Requirements for the course of study
Enrollment on a course of study
Prohibition on the concealment of other motives for migration
Student’s place of origin
Assurance that student will leave Switzerland at the end of their studies
Federal approval
Requirement to have appropriate accommodation
Sufficient financial means
After permit has been obtained
Obligation to give notice of arrival and departure from Switzerland
Type of permit
Travel
Work, income and social security
Family reunification
Prohibition on failing or changing course of study
Expiry of residence permit
General information about permit expiry
Purpose of stay achieved
Leaving Switzerland
Converting a residence permit
Europeans
Scope of application
Fundamental Principles
Legal bases for the free movement of students
Entry into Switzerland and application for authorisation
Non requirement of visa and lighter border controls
Applying for authorisation and notifying the migration authorities of arrival
Renewing a residence permit
Procedure
Conditions of admission
Principle of the right to residence
Enrollment at an accredited institution and professional education
Demonstrating sufficient financial means
Healthcare insurance requirements
After permit has been obtained
Type of permit
Work, income and social security
Family reunification
Expiry of the residence permit and permit conversion
General information about permit expiry
Purpose of stay achieved
Leaving Switzerland
Converting a residence permit
General information on converting a permit
Right to stay after completing studies in order to look for a specific job
Prior periods of stay count towards the granting of a permanent residence permit
Legal action
General advice
General advice
The administrative decision
Deadlines
Legal Action
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