Ci Residence Permit (Gainful Employment)
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Ci Residence Permit (Gainful Employment)
Ci Residence Permit (Gainful Employment)
Switzerland · Family
What it is
Residence permit with gainful employment for family members of staff of intergovernmental organisations and foreign representations, spouses and children up to 25 years of age. Validity is limited to the duration of the main holder’s function.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Limited to the duration of the main permit holder's function.
- Application fee
- Set by the canton of residence. The federal fee schedule (GebV-AIG Art. 8) does not list the Ci permit, so no federal maximum applies to it.
- Processing time
- Decided by the canton of residence.
- How to apply
- Embassy
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Spouse or child (up to age 25) of a member of a foreign representation or intergovernmental organisation
- Main holder in post in Switzerland
Working on this visa
The Ci permit (family of diplomats / IGO staff) authorises gainful employment.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.