Prices
All the prices below are our fees, i.e. what you pay to ABC. Official fees, the cost of foreign documents and postage are charged on top: either paid directly to the authorities, or advanced by ABC and recharged at cost.
File check
CHF 90
Deducted from the package price if you continue with us
- The permit that fits your situation
- Your list of documents
- Processing times and fees in your canton
- Risks to anticipate
Our packages
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First EU/EFTA permit, employee
L or B permit with an employment contract
- Forms and supporting documents
- Registration with the municipality
- Follow-up until the permit is issued
CHF 390
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First EU/EFTA permit, self-employed
B permit for self-employment
- Proof-of-activity file
- Business plan put into shape
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 890
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EU/EFTA permit without employment or for retirement
Proof of funds and insurance
- Calculation of sufficient funds
- Insurance certificates
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 990
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Student permit
EU/EFTA and non-EU
- Enrolment, funds, accommodation
- Commitment and study plan
- Translation of diplomas
CHF 590
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Non-EU/EFTA work permit
Complete file for the employer
- Employer's cover letter
- Proof of recruitment efforts
- Translated diplomas
- Follow-up until SEM approval
CHF 1’490
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B permit renewal
On time, nothing forgotten
- Form and supporting documents
- Language certificate if required
- Follow-up until the new permit
CHF 190
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Standard C permit
After 5 or 10 years
- Check of the conditions
- Certificates and extracts
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 390
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Early C permit
After 5 years, with successful integration
- Complete integration file
- B1 spoken language certificate
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 690
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Change of canton, employer or status
Move without losing your permit
- Application to the new canton
- Change of job or L to B
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 290
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G permit for cross-border commuters
To work in Switzerland from a neighbouring country
- Application or renewal
- Help choosing health insurance
- Tax pointers
CHF 190
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Family reunification
Spouse or partner and children
- Forms and proof of accommodation and funds
- Foreign certificates apostilled and translated
- Follow-up until the decision
CHF 790
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Additional family member
Per additional person
- Documents and translations
- With the Family reunification package
CHF 250
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Permit after divorce or job loss
Keep your right of residence
- Analysis of your situation
- Integration and personal-reasons file
- Referral to the partner lawyer if needed
CHF 690
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Non-EU/EFTA retirement permit
From age 55
- Proof of ties with Switzerland
- Proof of funds
- Follow-up until SEM approval
CHF 1’290
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Minor formality
Moving, lost permit, absence
- Change of address or municipality
- Replacement for a lost permit
- Keeping your C permit while abroad
CHF 120
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Review of a refusal by the partner lawyer
Reading of the decision and advice
- Reading of the decision
- Written opinion on the chances of an appeal
- Deadlines to meet
CHF 250
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Permit Reminder
Annual subscription
- Email 90 and 30 days before expiry
- Alert when the C permit becomes possible
- Cancel at any time
CHF 49 / per year
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ABC fees only. Official fees, the cost of documents and translations are charged on top.
Documents, apostilles, translations and partner lawyer
Ordered individually, according to what your application needs. The file check lists them for you.
| Service | What ABC does | ABC fee | Payable on top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign certificate to order | Birth or marriage certificate, diploma: ordered from the country of origin | CHF 120 per document | Cost of the certificate in that country and postage |
| Apostille for a foreign document | Obtained in the country of origin | CHF 60 per document | Country's fee and postage |
| Certified translation | Civil status documents, diplomas, contracts, court rulings | According to our rate card, minimum CHF 90 per order | None |
| Review of a refusal by the partner lawyer | Reading of the decision, written opinion | CHF 250 | Fees for any appeal |
Official fees, payable on top
Maximum amounts set by the Confederation (SEM schedule) and cantonal examples. Each canton applies its own amounts within these limits.
| Official fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| First B or L permit, non-EU/EFTA (with biometric card) | Up to CHF 137 |
| First B or L permit, EU/EFTA | Up to CHF 65 (CHF 30 for a minor) |
| C permit, non-EU/EFTA | Up to CHF 117 |
| Permit extension, non-EU/EFTA | Up to CHF 97 |
| Review of a non-EU work permit application (Vaud, employer) | CHF 400 |
| G permit, Vaud | CHF 70 (CHF 55 for a change of employer) |
| Language certificate (fide or equivalent) | Around CHF 250 |
Sources: SEM, maximum fees, Vaud, DGEM, Vaud, G permit.
Example: Portuguese family, B permit in Lausanne, early C permit and family reunification
ABC fees: CHF 1,480 + translations according to our rate card. Early C permit CHF 690, family reunification CHF 790.
Payable on top: canton of Vaud fees, language certificate, Portuguese birth certificates and postage.
FAQ
Do your prices include official fees?
No. Our prices are our fees only. Official fees are paid to the canton, at the rate it sets.
How does the Permit Reminder work?
It is a subscription costing CHF 49 per year. We email you 90 and 30 days before your permit expires, and when the C permit becomes possible. Cancel at any time by email.
How do I pay?
Online by card or TWINT via Stripe, when you place your order. The Permit Reminder is paid by card, once a year.
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