🇨🇭 Switzerland · Humanitarian
S permit (provisional status for persons in need of protection) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.ch.ch/en/documents-and-register-extracts/permits-for-living-in-switzerland/.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
“People fleeing the war in Ukraine receive protection status ‹S› in Switzerland.”
https://www.ch.ch/en/documents-and-register-extracts/permits-for-living-in-switzerland/ · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.ch.ch/en/documents-and-register-extracts/permits-for-living-in-switzerland/ · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.