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Switzerland · Residence-based status

Switzerland Independent residence after separation, divorce or sponsor death

5 facts quoted from the official source

Continuation of residence after a family-reunification relationship ends.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must hold a family-based B residence permit whose sponsoring relationship has ended.
  • Financial resourcesAn EU/EFTA applicant may qualify independently through work or sufficient resources.
  • Qualifying family relationshipFor a third-country applicant, qualifying grounds include three years of marriage and shared household with good integration, or important personal reasons such as domestic violence.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid recognised passport or travel document is required.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Switzerland?
The official source states: Continuation of residence after a family-reunification relationship ends.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: An EU/EFTA applicant may qualify independently through work or sufficient resources. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official ch.ch page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ch.chLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Switzerland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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8 other residence-based status routes to Switzerland.

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